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Aliceville is a small town of 2,325 in Alabama, with a median household income of $30,152
and a 15.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Aliceville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Aliceville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Aliceville 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: 90.0
Aliceville's overall cost of living index is 90.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Aliceville costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Aliceville, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$91,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$586
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
43.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$30,152
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Aliceville's violent crime rate is 198.1 per 100,000 residents
— 48% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
198.1 /100k
Property Crime
544.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Aliceville is served primarily by Pickens County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.7:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Aliceville, AL
National Avg
School District
Pickens County
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
4
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Aliceville sees average highs of 54.9°F in January
and 90.9°F in July,
with 55.1 inches of annual precipitation
.
Aliceville's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Aliceville roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $91,600 and median rent is $586/month.
Aliceville's violent crime rate is 198.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 544.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Aliceville are operated by Pickens County.
The district has 3 elementary, several middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.7:1. 12.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Aliceville, AL has a population of 2,325, a median household income of $30,152, and an unemployment rate of 15.7%.
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.
Aliceville averages 54.9°F in January and 90.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 55.1 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Aliceville, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 35442.
The population of Aliceville, Alabama is 2,325 with a median age of 34.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Aliceville: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $91,600, median household income $30,152, crime index 42 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Aliceville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
