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Lineville is a small town of 2,733 in Alabama, with a median household income of $35,435
and a 7.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lineville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Lineville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lineville 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: 87.4
Lineville's overall cost of living index is 87.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lineville costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lineville, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$143,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$553
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
67.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$35,435
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Lineville's violent crime rate is 161.0 per 100,000 residents
— 58% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
161.0 /100k
Property Crime
241.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lineville is served primarily by Clay County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lineville, AL
National Avg
School District
Clay County
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
82.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lineville sees average highs of 54.9°F in January
and 89.8°F in July,
with 59.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.6 inches of snow per year.
Lineville's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lineville roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $143,500 and median rent is $553/month.
Lineville's violent crime rate is 161.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 241.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lineville are operated by Clay County.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1. 12.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lineville, AL has a population of 2,733, a median household income of $35,435, and an unemployment rate of 7.2%.
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.
Lineville averages 54.9°F in January and 89.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 59.7 inches
with about 1.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lineville, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 36266.
The population of Lineville, Alabama is 2,733 with a median age of 53.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lineville: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $143,500, median household income $35,435, crime index 30 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lineville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
