What are the schools like in Holt, AL?

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

What is the median household income in Holt?

The median household income in Holt, AL is $44,135 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.1%.

What is the weather like in Holt, AL?

Holt has an average high temperature of 56.0°F in January and 92.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Holt, AL affordable or expensive?

Holt's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Holt is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $104,700 and the median rent is $771 per month.

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

Holt has a violent crime rate of 313.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1522.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Holt, AL a Good Place to Live?

Holt is a small town of 3,665 in Alabama, with a median household income of $44,135 and a 9.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Holt stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Holt is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Holt 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

Holt's overall cost of living index is 90.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Holt costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Holt, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$104,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$771	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$44,135	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Holt's violent crime rate is 313.3 per 100,000 residents — 18% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

313.3 /100k

Property Crime

1522.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Holt, 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	5.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	81.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Holt sees average highs of 56.0°F in January and 92.2°F in July, with 51.8 inches of annual precipitation and 0.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Holt, AL
Average High — January	56.0°F
Average High — July	92.2°F
Annual Precipitation	51.8"
Annual Snowfall	0.3"

Demographics

Metric	Holt, AL	National Avg
Population	3,665	—
Median Age	34.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	41.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	45.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	13.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.6%	22.2%
65 and over	14.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Tuscaloosa, AL 3 mi Cottondale, AL 3 mi Northport, AL 7 mi Coaling, AL 9 mi Brookwood, AL 9 mi

Holt vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Holt, AL affordable or expensive?

Holt's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Holt roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $104,700 and median rent is $771/month.

What is the crime rate in Holt, AL?

Holt's violent crime rate is 313.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1522.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Holt?

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

Is Holt, AL a good place to live?

Holt, AL has a population of 3,665, a median household income of $44,135, and an unemployment rate of 9.1%. 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.

What is the weather like in Holt?

Holt averages 56.0°F in January and 92.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.8 inches with about 0.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Holt?

The population of Holt, Alabama is 3,665 with a median age of 34.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Holt?

Key numbers for living in Holt: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $104,700, median household income $44,135, crime index 78 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Holt side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.