At a Glance
Median Income
$40,721
$21,105 per capita
Home Value
$113,000
Zillow: $207,106
Median Rent
$655/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
118/100K
2,012/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.0%
73.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
17.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
20.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Skyline Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Skyline's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Skyline a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Skyline residents earn a median household income of $40,721 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,105. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 13,778 business establishments, including 895 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Skyline is $113,000 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $207,106. Median rent is $655/month, with 51.0% 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 1978.
Safety & Crime
Skyline reports 118 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,012/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
3.0% of adults in Skyline hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(91% below the national average).
73.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Skyline has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,011
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density254/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$40,721
Per Capita$21,105
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty17.9%
County GDP$38,958M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,482
Housing
A+
Home Value$113,000
Rent$655
Ownership83.6%
Zillow$207,106
Housing Units468
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent118/100K
Property2,012/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault118/100K
Burglary473/100K
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking20.4%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death9,054/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain59.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,607 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.0%
High School+73.4%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute28 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed204 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Skyline was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
39.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 204 Mbps.
There are 895 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.
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