Gaylesville is a small town of 164 in Alabama, with a median household income of $38,750
and a 12.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Gaylesville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Gaylesville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Gaylesville 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: 94.2
Gaylesville's overall cost of living index is 94.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Gaylesville costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Gaylesville, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$193,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,071
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
56.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$38,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Gaylesville's violent crime rate is 286.3 per 100,000 residents
— 25% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
286.3 /100k
Property Crime
1626.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Gaylesville is served primarily by Cherokee County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.6:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Gaylesville, AL
National Avg
School District
Cherokee County
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
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Student/Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
7.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
69.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Gaylesville sees average highs of 50.7°F in January
and 89.8°F in July,
with 57.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.3 inches of snow per year.
Gaylesville's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Gaylesville roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $193,800 and median rent is $1,071/month.
Gaylesville's violent crime rate is 286.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1626.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Gaylesville are operated by Cherokee County.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.6:1. 7.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Gaylesville, AL has a population of 164, a median household income of $38,750, and an unemployment rate of 12.7%.
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.
Gaylesville averages 50.7°F in January and 89.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.1 inches
with about 0.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Gaylesville, Alabama is 164 with a median age of 32.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Gaylesville: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $193,800, median household income $38,750, crime index 76 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Gaylesville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
