What are the schools like in Addison, AL?

Addison is served primarily by Winston County. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 5 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.0:1.

What is the median household income in Addison?

The median household income in Addison, AL is $47,188 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.8%.

What is the weather like in Addison, AL?

Addison has an average high temperature of 50.4°F in January and 88.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.2 inches.

Addison, AL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Addison, AL affordable or expensive?

Addison's cost of living index is 84, where 100 represents the national average. This means Addison is 16% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $98,200 and the median rent is $456 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Addison, AL?

Addison has a violent crime rate of 448.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1943.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Addison, AL a Good Place to Live?

Addison is a small town of 665 in Alabama, with a median household income of $47,188 and a 0.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is 16% below the national average.

Strengths: Addison stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Addison is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Addison 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: 84.0

Addison's overall cost of living index is 84.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Addison costs roughly 16% less than the average American city.

Metric	Addison, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$98,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$456	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$47,188	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Addison's violent crime rate is 448.4 per 100,000 residents — 18% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

448.4 /100k

Property Crime

1943.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Addison is served primarily by Winston County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.0:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Addison, AL	National Avg
School District	Winston County	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	5	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	7.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	81.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Addison sees average highs of 50.4°F in January and 88.0°F in July, with 60.8 inches of annual precipitation and 0.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Addison, AL
Average High — January	50.4°F
Average High — July	88.0°F
Annual Precipitation	60.8"
Annual Snowfall	0.2"

Demographics

Metric	Addison, AL	National Avg
Population	665	—
Median Age	38.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	38.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	25.0%	22.2%
65 and over	16.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Arley, AL 9 mi West Point, AL 12 mi Double Springs, AL 13 mi South Vinemont, AL 18 mi Good Hope, AL 19 mi

ZIP Codes in Addison

Addison, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

35540

Addison vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Addison, AL affordable or expensive?

Addison's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average. That makes Addison roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $98,200 and median rent is $456/month.

What is the crime rate in Addison, AL?

Addison's violent crime rate is 448.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1943.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Addison?

Public schools in Addison are operated by Winston County. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 5 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.0:1. 7.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Addison, AL a good place to live?

Addison, AL has a population of 665, a median household income of $47,188, and an unemployment rate of 0.8%. 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.

What is the weather like in Addison?

Addison averages 50.4°F in January and 88.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 60.8 inches with about 0.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Addison?

Addison, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 35540.

What is the population of Addison?

The population of Addison, Alabama is 665 with a median age of 38.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Addison?

Key numbers for living in Addison: cost of living index 84 (100 = US average), median home $98,200, median household income $47,188, crime index 108 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Addison side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.