Eclectic is a small town of 1,108 in Alabama, with a median household income of $52,222
and a 8.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Eclectic 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 Eclectic is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Eclectic 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: 90.8
Eclectic's overall cost of living index is 90.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Eclectic costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Eclectic, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$151,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$635
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
70.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$52,222
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Eclectic'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
1647.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Eclectic is served primarily by Elmore County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.3:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Eclectic, AL
National Avg
School District
Elmore County
—
Elementary Schools
6
—
Middle Schools
5
—
High Schools
5
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Eclectic sees average highs of 56.8°F in January
and 90.4°F in July,
with 56.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.3 inches of snow per year.
Eclectic's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Eclectic roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $151,900 and median rent is $635/month.
Eclectic's violent crime rate is 164.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1647.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Eclectic are operated by Elmore County.
The district has 6 elementary, 5 middle, and 5 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.3:1. 14.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Eclectic, AL has a population of 1,108, a median household income of $52,222, and an unemployment rate of 8.2%.
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.
Eclectic averages 56.8°F in January and 90.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 56.6 inches
with about 0.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Eclectic, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 36024.
The population of Eclectic, Alabama is 1,108 with a median age of 38.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Eclectic: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $151,900, median household income $52,222, crime index 57 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Eclectic side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
