Dadeville is a small town of 3,062 in Alabama, with a median household income of $46,477
and a 27.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Dadeville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Dadeville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Dadeville 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: 90.9
Dadeville's overall cost of living index is 90.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Dadeville costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Dadeville, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$145,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$844
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
69.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$46,477
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Dadeville's violent crime rate is 581.8 per 100,000 residents
— 53% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
581.8 /100k
Property Crime
1711.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Dadeville is served primarily by Tallapoosa County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.2:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Dadeville, AL
National Avg
School District
Tallapoosa County
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
73.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Dadeville sees average highs of 56.7°F in January
and 90.7°F in July,
with 52.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Dadeville's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Dadeville roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $145,900 and median rent is $844/month.
Dadeville's violent crime rate is 581.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1711.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Dadeville are operated by Tallapoosa County.
The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.2:1. 12.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Dadeville, AL has a population of 3,062, a median household income of $46,477, and an unemployment rate of 27.9%.
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.
Dadeville averages 56.7°F in January and 90.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.9 inches
with about 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Dadeville, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 36853.
The population of Dadeville, Alabama is 3,062 with a median age of 42.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Dadeville: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $145,900, median household income $46,477, crime index 124 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dadeville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
