At a Glance
Median Income
$62,226
$33,399 per capita
Home Value
$176,500
Zillow: $166,758
Median Rent
$765/mo
26.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
159/100K
1,313/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.9%
86.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
18.7% smoking rate
How Sumiton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sumiton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sumiton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sumiton residents earn a median household income of $62,226 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,399. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,536 business establishments, including 108 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sumiton is $176,500 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $166,758. Median rent is $765/month, with 26.8% 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 1978.
Safety & Crime
Sumiton reports 159 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,313/100K.
Education
14.9% of adults in Sumiton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
86.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sumiton has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 65.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,506
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density434/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$62,226
Per Capita$33,399
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$2,568M
Avg Weekly Wage$936
Housing
A+
Home Value$176,500
Rent$765
Ownership75.3%
Zillow$166,758
Housing Units1,210
Rent Burden26.8%
Crime
F
Violent159/100K
Property1,313/100K
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death18,377/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain65.7 in/yr
Elevation473 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.9%
High School+86.9%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 14%
Commute28 min
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Sumiton was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 108 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.