What are the schools like in Gantt, AL?

School district data for Gantt is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Gantt?

The median household income in Gantt, AL is $9,786 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.6%.

What is the weather like in Gantt, AL?

Gantt has an average high temperature of 60.5°F in January and 90.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.3 inches.

Gantt, AL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Gantt, AL?

Gantt has a violent crime rate of 980.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2941.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Gantt, AL a Good Place to Live?

Gantt is a small town of 222 in Alabama, with a median household income of $9,786 and a 1.6% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Gantt stands out for below-average home prices, a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index. Whether Gantt is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Gantt city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Gantt metro area.

Metric	Gantt, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$184,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	35.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$9,786	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

Gantt's violent crime rate is 980.4 per 100,000 residents — 158% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

980.4 /100k

Property Crime

2941.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Gantt, AL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	52.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Gantt sees average highs of 60.5°F in January and 90.6°F in July, with 60.3 inches of annual precipitation and 0.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Gantt, AL
Average High — January	60.5°F
Average High — July	90.6°F
Annual Precipitation	60.3"
Annual Snowfall	0.3"

Demographics

Metric	Gantt, AL	National Avg
Population	222	—
Median Age	49.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	44.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	18.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.3%	18.9%
Asian	34.2%	6.3%
Under 18	4.5%	22.2%
65 and over	32.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Heath, AL 5 mi River Falls, AL 5 mi Andalusia, AL 7 mi Red Level, AL 7 mi Sanford, AL 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Gantt

Gantt, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

36038

Gantt vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gantt, AL affordable or expensive?

Gantt has a median home value of $184,400 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $9,786.

What is the crime rate in Gantt, AL?

Gantt's violent crime rate is 980.4 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.

What are the schools like in Gantt?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Gantt, AL a good place to live?

Gantt, AL has a population of 222, a median household income of $9,786, and an unemployment rate of 1.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Gantt?

Gantt averages 60.5°F in January and 90.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 60.3 inches with about 0.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Gantt?

Gantt, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 36038.

What is the population of Gantt?

The population of Gantt, Alabama is 222 with a median age of 49.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Gantt?

Key numbers for living in Gantt: median home $184,400, median household income $9,786, crime index 211 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Gantt side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.