What are the schools like in Margaret, AL?

Margaret is served primarily by St Clair County. The district operates 7 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 5 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.9:1.

What is the median household income in Margaret?

The median household income in Margaret, AL is $83,814 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.4%.

What is the weather like in Margaret, AL?

Margaret has an average high temperature of 53.5°F in January and 90.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Margaret, AL affordable or expensive?

Margaret's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Margaret is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $209,900 and the median rent is $872 per month.

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

Margaret has a violent crime rate of 240.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1079.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Margaret, AL a Good Place to Live?

Margaret is a small town of 5,294 in Alabama, with a median household income of $83,814 and a 3.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

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

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

All Margaret 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

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

Metric	Margaret, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$209,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$872	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$83,814	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Margaret's violent crime rate is 240.2 per 100,000 residents — 37% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

240.2 /100k

Property Crime

1079.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Margaret is served primarily by St Clair County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.9:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Margaret, AL	National Avg
School District	St Clair County	—
Elementary Schools	7	—
Middle Schools	5	—
High Schools	5	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	18.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	85.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Margaret sees average highs of 53.5°F in January and 90.2°F in July, with 57.3 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Margaret, AL
Average High — January	53.5°F
Average High — July	90.2°F
Annual Precipitation	57.3"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Margaret, AL	National Avg
Population	5,294	—
Median Age	33.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	81.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	16.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.1%	6.3%
Under 18	30.2%	22.2%
65 and over	7.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Argo, AL 3 mi Odenville, AL 3 mi Springville, AL 5 mi Moody, AL 5 mi Trussville, AL 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Margaret

Margaret, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

35112

Margaret vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Margaret, AL affordable or expensive?

Margaret's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Margaret roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $209,900 and median rent is $872/month.

What is the crime rate in Margaret, AL?

Margaret's violent crime rate is 240.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1079.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Margaret?

Public schools in Margaret are operated by St Clair County. The district has 7 elementary, 5 middle, and 5 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.9:1. 19.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Margaret, AL a good place to live?

Margaret, AL has a population of 5,294, a median household income of $83,814, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%. 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 Margaret?

Margaret averages 53.5°F in January and 90.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.3 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Margaret?

Margaret, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 35112.

What is the population of Margaret?

The population of Margaret, Alabama is 5,294 with a median age of 33.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Margaret?

Key numbers for living in Margaret: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $209,900, median household income $83,814, crime index 58 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Margaret side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.