Fyffe is a small town of 1,232 in Alabama, with a median household income of $36,964
and a 5.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Fyffe stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Fyffe is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Fyffe 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: 87.6
Fyffe's overall cost of living index is 87.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Fyffe costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Fyffe, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$108,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$669
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$36,964
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Fyffe's violent crime rate is 74.1 per 100,000 residents
— 80% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
74.1 /100k
Property Crime
669.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Fyffe is served primarily by DeKalb County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1
.
Metric
Fyffe, AL
National Avg
School District
DeKalb County
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
5.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Fyffe sees average highs of 52.2°F in January
and 90.8°F in July,
with 57.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.2 inches of snow per year.
Fyffe's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Fyffe roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $108,500 and median rent is $669/month.
Fyffe's violent crime rate is 74.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 669.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Fyffe are operated by DeKalb County.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1. 5.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Fyffe, AL has a population of 1,232, a median household income of $36,964, and an unemployment rate of 5.7%.
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.
Fyffe averages 52.2°F in January and 90.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.9 inches
with about 1.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Fyffe, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 35971.
The population of Fyffe, Alabama is 1,232 with a median age of 46.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Fyffe: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $108,500, median household income $36,964, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fyffe side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
