Attalla is a small town of 5,849 in Alabama, with a median household income of $51,875
and a 2.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Attalla stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Attalla is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Attalla 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: 86.5
Attalla's overall cost of living index is 86.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Attalla costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Attalla, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$106,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$591
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
75.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$51,875
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Attalla's violent crime rate is 344.1 per 100,000 residents
— 9% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
344.1 /100k
Property Crime
3612.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Attalla is served primarily by Attalla City.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.8:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Attalla, AL
National Avg
School District
Attalla City
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Attalla sees average highs of 52.8°F in January
and 90.9°F in July,
with 57.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Attalla's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Attalla roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $106,300 and median rent is $591/month.
Attalla's violent crime rate is 344.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3612.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Attalla are operated by Attalla City.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.8:1. 9.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Attalla, AL has a population of 5,849, a median household income of $51,875, and an unemployment rate of 2.5%.
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.
Attalla averages 52.8°F in January and 90.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.6 inches
with about 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Attalla, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 35954.
The population of Attalla, Alabama is 5,849 with a median age of 48.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Attalla: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $106,300, median household income $51,875, crime index 123 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Attalla side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
