At a Glance
Median Income
$73,695
$34,227 per capita
Home Value
$202,900
Zillow: $267,380
Median Rent
$1,131/mo
23.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
128/100K
1,390/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.3%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Southside Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Southside's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Southside a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Southside residents earn a median household income of $73,695 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,227. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,943 business establishments, including 131 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Southside is $202,900 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $267,380. Median rent is $1,131/month, with 23.9% 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 1985.
Safety & Crime
Southside reports 128 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,390/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
23.3% of adults in Southside hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Southside has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population9,407
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density492/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$73,695
Per Capita$34,227
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$3,156M
Avg Weekly Wage$989
Housing
A+
Home Value$202,900
Rent$1,131
Ownership91.6%
Zillow$267,380
Housing Units3,408
Rent Burden23.9%
Crime
F
Violent128/100K
Property1,390/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault58/100K
Burglary339/100K
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death11,878/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain52.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation663 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.3%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+8.5%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 18%
Commute26 min
Broadband95.7%
Internet Speed98 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Southside was founded in 1850.
The median home in Southside was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Northeast Alabama Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 131 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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