Daleville is a small town of 4,901 in Alabama, with a median household income of $42,969
and a 6.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Daleville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Daleville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Daleville 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: 88.5
Daleville's overall cost of living index is 88.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Daleville costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Daleville, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$114,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$731
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
53.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$42,969
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Daleville's violent crime rate is 492.2 per 100,000 residents
— 30% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
492.2 /100k
Property Crime
2030.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Daleville is served primarily by Daleville City.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.4:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Daleville, AL
National Avg
School District
Daleville City
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Daleville sees average highs of 61.0°F in January
and 91.5°F in July,
with 57.9 inches of annual precipitation
.
Daleville's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Daleville roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $114,000 and median rent is $731/month.
Daleville's violent crime rate is 492.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2030.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Daleville are operated by Daleville City.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.4:1. 18.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Daleville, AL has a population of 4,901, a median household income of $42,969, and an unemployment rate of 6.8%.
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.
Daleville averages 61.0°F in January and 91.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.9 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Daleville, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 36322.
The population of Daleville, Alabama is 4,901 with a median age of 40.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Daleville: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $114,000, median household income $42,969, crime index 116 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Daleville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
