At a Glance
Median Income
$120,794
$51,967 per capita
Home Value
$351,500
Zillow: $397,013
Median Rent
$1,450/mo
27.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
148/100K
1,995/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.1%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
0.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.7%
10.4% smoking rate
How Trussville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Trussville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Trussville a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Trussville residents earn a median household income of $120,794 , which is 61% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,967. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.7% 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 Trussville is $351,500 , 25% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $397,013. Median rent is $1,450/month, with 27.0% 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 1998.
Safety & Crime
Trussville reports 148 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,995/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
48.1% of adults in Trussville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% above the national average).
97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Trussville 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 56.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population26,182
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density734/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$120,794
Per Capita$51,967
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty0.7%
County GDP$3,156M
Avg Weekly Wage$989
Housing
A+
Home Value$351,500
Rent$1,450
Ownership91.5%
Zillow$397,013
Housing Units9,493
Rent Burden27.0%
Crime
F
Violent148/100K
Property1,995/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault122/100K
Burglary96/100K
Health
Obesity30.7%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking10.4%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death11,878/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain56.6 in/yr
Elevation914 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.1%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+17.2%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 18%
Commute27 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed98 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Trussville was built in 1998.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 131 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.