Munford is a small town of 1,743 in Alabama, with a median household income of $47,750
and a 7.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Munford stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Munford is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Munford 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: 86.4
Munford's overall cost of living index is 86.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Munford costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Munford, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$73,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$743
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
91.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$47,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Munford's violent crime rate is 383.9 per 100,000 residents
— 1% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
383.9 /100k
Property Crime
2050.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Munford is served primarily by Talladega County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.8:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Munford, AL
National Avg
School District
Talladega County
—
Elementary Schools
7
—
Middle Schools
3
—
High Schools
5
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Munford sees average highs of 54.1°F in January
and 90.0°F in July,
with 52.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.9 inches of snow per year.
Munford's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Munford roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $73,100 and median rent is $743/month.
Munford's violent crime rate is 383.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2050.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Munford are operated by Talladega County.
The district has 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.8:1. 11.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Munford, AL has a population of 1,743, a median household income of $47,750, and an unemployment rate of 7.4%.
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.
Munford averages 54.1°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.2 inches
with about 0.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Munford, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 36268.
The population of Munford, Alabama is 1,743 with a median age of 41.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Munford: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $73,100, median household income $47,750, crime index 100 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Munford side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
