Egypt is a small town of 1,282 in Alabama, with a median household income of $34,779
and a 6.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Egypt stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Egypt is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Egypt 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
Egypt's overall cost of living index is 90.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Egypt costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Egypt, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$185,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$731
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
81.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$34,779
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Egypt's violent crime rate is 237.6 per 100,000 residents
— 37% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
237.6 /100k
Property Crime
1252.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Egypt is served primarily by Etowah County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.4:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Egypt, AL
National Avg
School District
Etowah County
—
Elementary Schools
11
—
Middle Schools
4
—
High Schools
7
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
83.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Egypt sees average highs of 52.8°F in January
and 90.9°F in July,
with 58.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.7 inches of snow per year.
Egypt's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Egypt roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $185,500 and median rent is $731/month.
Egypt's violent crime rate is 237.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1252.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Egypt are operated by Etowah County.
The district has 11 elementary, 4 middle, and 7 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.4:1. 8.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Egypt, AL has a population of 1,282, a median household income of $34,779, and an unemployment rate of 6.3%.
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.
Egypt averages 52.8°F in January and 90.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 58.8 inches
with about 1.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Egypt, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 35952.
The population of Egypt, Alabama is 1,282 with a median age of 35.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Egypt: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $185,500, median household income $34,779, crime index 61 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Egypt side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.