Florala is a small town of 1,745 in Alabama, with a median household income of $30,313
and a 2.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Florala stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Florala is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Florala 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: 86.9
Florala's overall cost of living index is 86.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Florala costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Florala, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$95,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$663
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
50.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$30,313
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Florala's violent crime rate is 315.1 per 100,000 residents
— 17% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
315.1 /100k
Property Crime
2941.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Florala is served primarily by Covington County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.1:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Florala, AL
National Avg
School District
Covington County
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
6.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
78.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Florala sees average highs of 62.2°F in January
and 91.8°F in July,
with 59.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.3 inches of snow per year.
Florala's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Florala roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $95,900 and median rent is $663/month.
Florala's violent crime rate is 315.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2941.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Florala are operated by Covington County.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.1:1. 6.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Florala, AL has a population of 1,745, a median household income of $30,313, and an unemployment rate of 2.6%.
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.
Florala averages 62.2°F in January and 91.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 59.8 inches
with about 0.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Florala, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 36442.
The population of Florala, Alabama is 1,745 with a median age of 53.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Florala: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $95,900, median household income $30,313, crime index 106 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Florala side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
