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Selmont-West Selmont, AL
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Selmont-West Selmont, AL
At a Glance
How Selmont-West Selmont Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Selmont-West Selmont's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Selmont-West Selmont a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Selmont-West Selmont residents earn a median household income of $32,365 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,404. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.2% 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 Selmont-West Selmont is $52,200 , 81% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $35,025. Median rent is $498/month, with 27.6% 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
Selmont-West Selmont reports 1,370 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 261% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 10,505/100K.
Education
20.4% of adults in Selmont-West Selmont hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Selmont-West Selmont has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.