What are the schools like in Holtville, AL?

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

What is the median household income in Holtville?

The median household income in Holtville, AL is $66,292 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.

What is the weather like in Holtville, AL?

Holtville has an average high temperature of 54.6°F in January and 88.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Holtville, AL affordable or expensive?

Holtville's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Holtville is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $207,600 and the median rent is $925 per month.

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

Holtville has a violent crime rate of 174.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1562.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Holtville, AL a Good Place to Live?

Holtville is a small town of 4,986 in Alabama, with a median household income of $66,292 and a 4.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Holtville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Holtville 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: 90.8

Holtville's overall cost of living index is 90.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Holtville costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Holtville, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$207,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$925	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$66,292	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Holtville's violent crime rate is 174.9 per 100,000 residents — 54% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

174.9 /100k

Property Crime

1562.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Holtville, 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	20.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Holtville sees average highs of 54.6°F in January and 88.7°F in July, with 56.4 inches of annual precipitation and 0.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Holtville, AL
Average High — January	54.6°F
Average High — July	88.7°F
Annual Precipitation	56.4"
Annual Snowfall	0.3"

Demographics

Metric	Holtville, AL	National Avg
Population	4,986	—
Median Age	34.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	7.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	30.5%	22.2%
65 and over	13.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Deatsville, AL 5 mi Elmore, AL 5 mi Pine Level, AL 8 mi Marbury, AL 8 mi Millbrook, AL 9 mi

Holtville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Holtville, AL affordable or expensive?

Holtville's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Holtville roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $207,600 and median rent is $925/month.

What is the crime rate in Holtville, AL?

Holtville's violent crime rate is 174.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1562.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Holtville?

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

Is Holtville, AL a good place to live?

Holtville, AL has a population of 4,986, a median household income of $66,292, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%. 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 Holtville?

Holtville averages 54.6°F in January and 88.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 56.4 inches with about 0.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Holtville?

The population of Holtville, Alabama is 4,986 with a median age of 34.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Holtville?

Key numbers for living in Holtville: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $207,600, median household income $66,292, crime index 57 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Holtville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.