Red Bay, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Itawamba County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,213 Population 330/sq mi density
$35,587 Median Income $25,853 per capita
$105,500 Home Value $158,713 Zillow
$565 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
221 Violent Crime/100K 1,326 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$35,587 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,500 home value, $565/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
221 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Red Bay, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$35,587
53% below
$25,853 per capita
Home Value
$105,500
63% below
Zillow: $158,713
Median Rent
$565/mo
51% below
23.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
221/100K
42% below
1,326/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.1%
49% below
83.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
16.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
23% above
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Red Bay Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Red Bay's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
47%
Home Value
37%
Rent
49%
Poverty
130%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
50%
Crime
58%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Red Bay a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Red Bay residents earn a median household income of $35,587 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,853. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 406 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Red Bay is $105,500 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $158,713. Median rent is $565/month, with 23.8% 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 1973.

Safety & Crime

Red Bay reports 221 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,326/100K.

Education

17.1% of adults in Red Bay hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 83.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Red Bay has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,213
Median Age48.5 yrs
Density330/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans7.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$35,587
Per Capita$25,853
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty16.1%
County GDP$733M
Avg Weekly Wage$820

Housing

A+
Home Value$105,500
Rent$565
Ownership62.1%
Zillow$158,713
Housing Units1,811
Rent Burden23.8%

Crime

F
Violent221/100K
Property1,326/100K

Health

Obesity39.6%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death10,759/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain58.0 in/yr
Elevation665 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+83.5%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 90% / D 10%
Commute21 min
Broadband73.9%
Internet Speed42 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Red Bay was founded in 1907.
The median home in Red Bay was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Northwest Alabama Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.