Baileyton is a small town of 982 in Alabama, with a median household income of $58,155
and a 2.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Baileyton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Baileyton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Baileyton 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
Baileyton's overall cost of living index is 87.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Baileyton costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Baileyton, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$87,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$778
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
85.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$58,155
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Baileyton's violent crime rate is 164.7 per 100,000 residents
— 57% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
164.7 /100k
Property Crime
1531.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Baileyton is served primarily by Cullman County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.0:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Baileyton, AL
National Avg
School District
Cullman County
—
Elementary Schools
12
—
Middle Schools
5
—
High Schools
9
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Baileyton sees average highs of 51.1°F in January
and 87.9°F in July,
with 57.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.6 inches of snow per year.
Baileyton's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Baileyton roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $87,500 and median rent is $778/month.
Baileyton's violent crime rate is 164.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1531.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Baileyton are operated by Cullman County.
The district has 12 elementary, 5 middle, and 9 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.0:1. 11.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Baileyton, AL has a population of 982, a median household income of $58,155, 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.
Baileyton averages 51.1°F in January and 87.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.5 inches
with about 0.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Baileyton, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 35019.
The population of Baileyton, Alabama is 982 with a median age of 33.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Baileyton: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $87,500, median household income $58,155, crime index 55 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Baileyton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
