Citronelle is a small town of 3,930 in Alabama, with a median household income of $54,892
and a 5.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Citronelle 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 Citronelle is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Citronelle 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: 89.4
Citronelle's overall cost of living index is 89.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Citronelle costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Citronelle, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$170,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$858
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
69.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$54,892
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Citronelle's violent crime rate is 76.9 per 100,000 residents
— 80% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
76.9 /100k
Property Crime
794.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Citronelle is served primarily by Mobile County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Citronelle, AL
National Avg
School District
Mobile County
—
Elementary Schools
53
—
Middle Schools
17
—
High Schools
17
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Citronelle sees average highs of 59.4°F in January
and 92.0°F in July,
with 63.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Citronelle's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Citronelle roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $170,100 and median rent is $858/month.
Citronelle's violent crime rate is 76.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 794.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Citronelle are operated by Mobile County.
The district has 53 elementary, 17 middle, and 17 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1. 12.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Citronelle, AL has a population of 3,930, a median household income of $54,892, and an unemployment rate of 5.8%.
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.
Citronelle averages 59.4°F in January and 92.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 63.7 inches
with about 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Citronelle, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 36522.
The population of Citronelle, Alabama is 3,930 with a median age of 37.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Citronelle: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $170,100, median household income $54,892, crime index 27 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Citronelle side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
