Below Average CostSafer than AverageAlbertville City
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Albertville is a small city of 22,433 in Alabama, with a median household income of $55,933
and a 6.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Albertville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Albertville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Albertville 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: 90.5
Albertville's overall cost of living index is 90.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Albertville costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Albertville, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$149,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$798
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
68.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$55,933
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Albertville's violent crime rate is 236.6 per 100,000 residents
— 38% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
236.6 /100k
Property Crime
1759.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Albertville is served primarily by Albertville City.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.4:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Albertville, AL
National Avg
School District
Albertville City
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
2
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Student/Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
79.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Albertville sees average highs of 49.5°F in January
and 88.6°F in July,
with 58.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.9 inches of snow per year.
Albertville's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Albertville roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $149,400 and median rent is $798/month.
Albertville's violent crime rate is 236.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1759.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Albertville are operated by Albertville City.
The district has 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.4:1. 21.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Albertville, AL has a population of 22,433, a median household income of $55,933, and an unemployment rate of 6.0%.
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.
Albertville averages 49.5°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 58.6 inches
with about 0.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Albertville, AL is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 35950, 35951.
The population of Albertville, Alabama is 22,433 with a median age of 32.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Albertville: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $149,400, median household income $55,933, crime index 71 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Albertville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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