What are the schools like in Livingston, AL?

Livingston is served primarily by Sumter County. The district operates 2 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.1:1.

What is the median household income in Livingston?

The median household income in Livingston, AL is $20,417 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 11.1%.

What is the weather like in Livingston, AL?

Livingston has an average high temperature of 57.4°F in January and 91.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Livingston, AL affordable or expensive?

Livingston's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Livingston is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $158,000 and the median rent is $802 per month.

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

Livingston has a violent crime rate of 581.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1453.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Livingston, AL a Good Place to Live?

Livingston is a small town of 3,297 in Alabama, with a median household income of $20,417 and a 11.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Livingston stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Livingston 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: 90.9

Livingston's overall cost of living index is 90.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Livingston costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Livingston, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$158,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$802	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	32.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$20,417	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Livingston's violent crime rate is 581.4 per 100,000 residents — 53% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

581.4 /100k

Property Crime

1453.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Livingston is served primarily by Sumter County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.1:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Livingston, AL	National Avg
School District	Sumter County	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	49.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Livingston sees average highs of 57.4°F in January and 91.5°F in July, with 55.0 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Livingston, AL
Average High — January	57.4°F
Average High — July	91.5°F
Annual Precipitation	55.0"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Livingston, AL	National Avg
Population	3,297	—
Median Age	21.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	11.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	40.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	56.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.5%	18.9%
Asian	1.4%	6.3%
Under 18	18.2%	22.2%
65 and over	4.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Livingston

Livingston, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

35470

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Livingston, AL affordable or expensive?

Livingston's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Livingston roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $158,000 and median rent is $802/month.

What is the crime rate in Livingston, AL?

Livingston's violent crime rate is 581.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1453.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Livingston?

Public schools in Livingston are operated by Sumter County. The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.1:1. 49.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Livingston, AL a good place to live?

Livingston, AL has a population of 3,297, a median household income of $20,417, and an unemployment rate of 11.1%. 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 Livingston?

Livingston averages 57.4°F in January and 91.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 55.0 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Livingston?

Livingston, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 35470.

What is the population of Livingston?

The population of Livingston, Alabama is 3,297 with a median age of 21.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Livingston?

Key numbers for living in Livingston: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $158,000, median household income $20,417, crime index 119 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Livingston side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.