McIntosh is a small town of 315 in Alabama, with a median household income of $83,011
and a 3.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
McIntosh stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, longer commutes. Whether McIntosh is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All McIntosh 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: 89.4
McIntosh's overall cost of living index is 89.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in McIntosh costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
McIntosh, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$183,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
100.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$83,011
$74,755
Crime & Safety
High Crime
McIntosh's violent crime rate is 3589.7 per 100,000 residents
— 845% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
3589.7 /100k
Property Crime
12307.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
McIntosh is served primarily by Washington County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.5:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
McIntosh, AL
National Avg
School District
Washington County
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
33.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
McIntosh sees average highs of 59.9°F in January
and 91.2°F in July,
with 60.1 inches of annual precipitation
.
McIntosh's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes McIntosh roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $183,500 and median rent is N/A/month.
McIntosh's violent crime rate is 3589.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 12307.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in McIntosh are operated by Washington County.
The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.5:1. 33.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
McIntosh, AL has a population of 315, a median household income of $83,011, and an unemployment rate of 3.6%.
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.
McIntosh averages 59.9°F in January and 91.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 60.1 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of McIntosh, Alabama is 315 with a median age of 51.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in McIntosh: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $183,500, median household income $83,011, crime index 400 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare McIntosh side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
