What are the schools like in Hueytown, AL?

Hueytown is served primarily by Jefferson County. The district operates 30 elementary schools, 11 middle schools, and 13 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.4:1.

What is the median household income in Hueytown?

The median household income in Hueytown, AL is $64,176 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.8%.

What is the weather like in Hueytown, AL?

Hueytown has an average high temperature of 55.7°F in January and 91.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Hueytown, AL affordable or expensive?

Hueytown's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hueytown is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $134,200 and the median rent is $1,177 per month.

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

Hueytown has a violent crime rate of 512.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2579.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hueytown, AL a Good Place to Live?

Hueytown is a small city of 16,655 in Alabama, with a median household income of $64,176 and a 7.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Hueytown stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).

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

All Hueytown 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: 92.6

Hueytown's overall cost of living index is 92.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hueytown costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Hueytown, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$134,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,177	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$64,176	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Hueytown's violent crime rate is 512.1 per 100,000 residents — 35% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

512.1 /100k

Property Crime

2579.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Hueytown is served primarily by Jefferson County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.4:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hueytown, AL	National Avg
School District	Jefferson County	—
Elementary Schools	30	—
Middle Schools	11	—
High Schools	13	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	22.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hueytown sees average highs of 55.7°F in January and 91.8°F in July, with 55.5 inches of annual precipitation and 1.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hueytown, AL
Average High — January	55.7°F
Average High — July	91.8°F
Annual Precipitation	55.5"
Annual Snowfall	1.2"

Demographics

Metric	Hueytown, AL	National Avg
Population	16,655	—
Median Age	36.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	52.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	40.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	26.2%	22.2%
65 and over	17.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bessemer, AL 4 mi Concord, AL 4 mi Brighton, AL 5 mi Lipscomb, AL 5 mi North Johns, AL 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Hueytown

Hueytown, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

35023

Hueytown vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hueytown, AL affordable or expensive?

Hueytown's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Hueytown roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $134,200 and median rent is $1,177/month.

What is the crime rate in Hueytown, AL?

Hueytown's violent crime rate is 512.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2579.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hueytown?

Public schools in Hueytown are operated by Jefferson County. The district has 30 elementary, 11 middle, and 13 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.4:1. 22.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hueytown, AL a good place to live?

Hueytown, AL has a population of 16,655, a median household income of $64,176, and an unemployment rate of 7.8%. 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 Hueytown?

Hueytown averages 55.7°F in January and 91.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 55.5 inches with about 1.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hueytown?

Hueytown, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 35023.

What is the population of Hueytown?

The population of Hueytown, Alabama is 16,655 with a median age of 36.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hueytown?

Key numbers for living in Hueytown: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $134,200, median household income $64,176, crime index 130 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hueytown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.