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Alexander City is a small city of 14,788 in Alabama, with a median household income of $42,141
and a 8.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Alexander City stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Alexander City is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Alexander City 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: 87.7
Alexander City's overall cost of living index is 87.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Alexander City costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Alexander City, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$124,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$630
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
64.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$42,141
$74,755
Crime & Safety
High Crime
Alexander City's violent crime rate is 1024.2 per 100,000 residents
— 170% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
1024.2 /100k
Property Crime
3588.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Alexander City is served primarily by Alexander City.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Alexander City, AL
National Avg
School District
Alexander City
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
80.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Alexander City sees average highs of 56.0°F in January
and 91.2°F in July,
with 57.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.7 inches of snow per year.
Alexander City's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Alexander City roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $124,200 and median rent is $630/month.
Alexander City's violent crime rate is 1024.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3588.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Alexander City are operated by Alexander City.
The district has 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1. 18.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Alexander City, AL has a population of 14,788, a median household income of $42,141, and an unemployment rate of 8.2%.
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.
Alexander City averages 56.0°F in January and 91.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.0 inches
with about 0.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Alexander City, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 35010.
The population of Alexander City, Alabama is 14,788 with a median age of 41.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Alexander City: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $124,200, median household income $42,141, crime index 230 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Alexander City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
