Muscle Shoals, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Colbert County County
Muscle Shoals, AL
At a Glance
How Muscle Shoals Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Muscle Shoals's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Muscle Shoals a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Muscle Shoals residents earn a median household income of $70,927 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,427. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,621 business establishments, including 115 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Muscle Shoals is $198,300 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $263,320. Median rent is $939/month, with 21.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Muscle Shoals reports 177 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,994/100K.
Education
24.4% of adults in Muscle Shoals hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Muscle Shoals has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.2 inches.