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Headland is a small town of 5,027 in Alabama, with a median household income of $80,811
and a 4.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Headland stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Headland is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Headland 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: 90.0
Headland's overall cost of living index is 90.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Headland costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Headland, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$167,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$698
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
84.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$80,811
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Headland's violent crime rate is 183.3 per 100,000 residents
— 52% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
183.3 /100k
Property Crime
1338.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Headland is served primarily by Henry County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Headland, AL
National Avg
School District
Henry County
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
30.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Headland sees average highs of 60.5°F in January
and 92.8°F in July,
with 56.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Headland's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Headland roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $167,200 and median rent is $698/month.
Headland's violent crime rate is 183.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1338.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Headland are operated by Henry County.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1. 30.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Headland, AL has a population of 5,027, a median household income of $80,811, and an unemployment rate of 4.0%.
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.
Headland averages 60.5°F in January and 92.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 56.7 inches
with about 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Headland, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 36345.
The population of Headland, Alabama is 5,027 with a median age of 36.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Headland: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $167,200, median household income $80,811, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Headland side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
