At a Glance
Median Income
$32,184
$24,726 per capita
Home Value
$102,500
Zillow: $77,018
Median Rent
$723/mo
37.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
632/100K
2,657/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
14.4%
25.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.5%
19.7% smoking rate
How Selma Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Selma's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Selma a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Selma residents earn a median household income of $32,184 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,726. The unemployment rate stands at 14.4% (300% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 976 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Selma is $102,500 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $77,018. Median rent is $723/month, with 37.3% 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 1966.
Safety & Crime
Selma reports 632 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 66% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,657/100K.
Education
19.0% of adults in Selma hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Selma has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population17,442
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density1,263/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
D
Median Income$32,184
Per Capita$24,726
Unemployment14.4%
Poverty25.7%
County GDP$1,724M
Avg Weekly Wage$957
Housing
A+
Home Value$102,500
Rent$723
Ownership46.1%
Zillow$77,018
Housing Units9,320
Rent Burden37.3%
Crime
F
Violent632/100K
Property2,657/100K
Health
Obesity47.5%
Diabetes18.8%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death20,427/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain54.5 in/yr
Elevation176 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score3.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 33% / D 66%
Commute24 min
Broadband83.4%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Selma was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.