What are the schools like in Needham, AL?

School district data for Needham is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Needham?

The median household income in Needham, AL is $76,563 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Needham, AL?

Needham has an average high temperature of 57.4°F in January and 91.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.4 inches.

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

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

Needham has a violent crime rate of 143.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 905.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Needham, AL a Good Place to Live?

Needham is a small town of 89 in Alabama, with a median household income of $76,563 .

Strengths: Needham's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

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

All Needham city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Needham metro area.

Metric	Needham, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	92.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$76,563	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Needham's violent crime rate is 143.0 per 100,000 residents — 62% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

143.0 /100k

Property Crime

905.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Needham, AL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	85.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Needham sees average highs of 57.4°F in January and 91.8°F in July, with 59.2 inches of annual precipitation and 0.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Needham, AL
Average High — January	57.4°F
Average High — July	91.8°F
Annual Precipitation	59.2"
Annual Snowfall	0.4"

Demographics

Metric	Needham, AL	National Avg
Population	89	—
Median Age	49.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	53.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	5.6%	22.2%
65 and over	16.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Toxey, AL 6 mi Gilbertown, AL 9 mi Butler, AL 11 mi Lisman, AL 13 mi Silas, AL 15 mi

ZIP Codes in Needham

Needham, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

36915

Needham vs Other Cities

Needham, AL vs Toxey, AL Needham, AL vs Gilbertown, AL Needham, AL vs Butler, AL Needham, AL vs Lisman, AL Needham, AL vs Silas, AL

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Needham, AL affordable or expensive?

Needham has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $76,563.

What is the crime rate in Needham, AL?

Needham's violent crime rate is 143.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 905.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Needham?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Needham, AL a good place to live?

Needham, AL has a population of 89, a median household income of $76,563, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Needham?

Needham averages 57.4°F in January and 91.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 59.2 inches with about 0.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Needham?

Needham, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 36915.

What is the population of Needham?

The population of Needham, Alabama is 89 with a median age of 49.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Needham?

Key numbers for living in Needham: median home N/A, median household income $76,563, crime index 40 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Needham side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.