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Abbeville is a small town of 2,309 in Alabama, with a median household income of $35,147
and a 6.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is
15% below the national average.
Strengths:
Abbeville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Abbeville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Abbeville city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 85.0
Abbeville's overall cost of living index is 85.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Abbeville costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.
Metric
Abbeville, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$96,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$522
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
65.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$35,147
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Abbeville's violent crime rate is 461.0 per 100,000 residents
— 21% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
461.0 /100k
Property Crime
1466.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Abbeville is served primarily by Henry County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Abbeville, AL
National Avg
School District
Henry County
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
79.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Abbeville sees average highs of 59.2°F in January
and 90.9°F in July,
with 57.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Abbeville's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Abbeville roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $96,600 and median rent is $522/month.
Abbeville's violent crime rate is 461.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1466.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Abbeville are operated by Henry County.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1. 21.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Abbeville, AL has a population of 2,309, a median household income of $35,147, and an unemployment rate of 6.3%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Abbeville averages 59.2°F in January and 90.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.7 inches
with about 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Abbeville, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 36310.
The population of Abbeville, Alabama is 2,309 with a median age of 56.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Abbeville: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $96,600, median household income $35,147, crime index 101 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Abbeville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
