Alabama · Metropolitan Area
Summerdale is a small town in Alabama with a population of 1,589. Residents earn $67,768 per year, which is 10% below the national average.
Based on current data, Summerdale receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates. Summerdale offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Summerdale is $67,768, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. Only 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Summerdale is $244,900, 13% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,038 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
With 829 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 5,803 per 100,000, 196% above the national average.
17.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.
Summerdale enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F. Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 69.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 98.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.5% |
| 89% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $67,768 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,682 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $984 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $86,909 |
| Unemployment | 0.8% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.4% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 8,757 |
| County GDP | $13,446M |
| Restaurants | 648 |
| Healthcare | 564 |
| Retail | 1,027 |
| Manufacturing | 181 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,800 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.14% |
| Commute Time | 24.9 min |
| Work from Home | 2.9% |
| Census Median | $244,900 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $283,932 |
| Median List Price | $260,445 |
| Median List Price | $260,445 |
| $/Sq Ft | $161 |
| Homes Sold | 10 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 102.0% |
| Price Drops | 18.8% |
| Inventory | 16 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,038 |
| 11% below US avg |
| Studio | $716 |
| 1 Bedroom | $772 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $936 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,206 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,381 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,800 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.14% |
| Obesity | 37.8% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.3% |
| Heart Disease | 6.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.9% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 8.7% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.8% |
| Depression | 26.2% |
| Mental Distress | 19.3% |
| Physical Distress | 15.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.2% |
| Premature Death | 8,957/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 61.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 564 |
| Total Violent | 829.0/100K |
| 118% above US avg | |
| Murder | 103.6/100K |
| 1545% above US avg | |
| Rape | 207.3/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 518.1/100K |
| Total Property | 5,803.1/100K |
| 196% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 932.6/100K |
| Theft | 4,041.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 829.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 30 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 66.5°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 69.0 inches |
| 82% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 104 ft (32 m) |
| Area | 10.7 sq mi (27.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 148/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.4767°N, 87.6876°W |
| County FIPS | 01003 |
Winner: Republican by 58.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.3% |
| 49% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.0% |
| School Test Score | 4.40 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 148/sq mi |
| Total Area | 10.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 15 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 564 |
| Restaurants | 648 |
| Retail Stores | 1,027 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 30 |
| Avg Commute | 24.9 min |
| Work from Home | 2.9% |