What are the schools like in Parrish, AL?

Parrish is served primarily by Walker County. The district operates 8 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 6 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.7:1.

What is the median household income in Parrish?

The median household income in Parrish, AL is $30,588 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 19.3%.

What is the weather like in Parrish, AL?

Parrish has an average high temperature of 52.0°F in January and 89.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Parrish, AL affordable or expensive?

Parrish's cost of living index is 84, where 100 represents the national average. This means Parrish is 16% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $47,000 and the median rent is $676 per month.

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

Parrish has a violent crime rate of 1758.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3205.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Parrish, AL a Good Place to Live?

Parrish is a small town of 1,433 in Alabama, with a median household income of $30,588 and a 19.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is 16% below the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Parrish is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Parrish 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: 83.5

Parrish's overall cost of living index is 83.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Parrish costs roughly 16% less than the average American city.

Metric	Parrish, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$47,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$676	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$30,588	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

Parrish's violent crime rate is 1758.0 per 100,000 residents — 363% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

1758.0 /100k

Property Crime

3205.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Parrish is served primarily by Walker County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Parrish, AL	National Avg
School District	Walker County	—
Elementary Schools	8	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	6	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	7.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	67.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Parrish sees average highs of 52.0°F in January and 89.8°F in July, with 64.8 inches of annual precipitation and 0.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Parrish, AL
Average High — January	52.0°F
Average High — July	89.8°F
Annual Precipitation	64.8"
Annual Snowfall	0.6"

Demographics

Metric	Parrish, AL	National Avg
Population	1,433	—
Median Age	33.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	19.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	61.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	34.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.6%	22.2%
65 and over	10.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cordova, AL 5 mi Oakman, AL 6 mi Jasper, AL 9 mi Dora, AL 11 mi Sipsey, AL 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Parrish

Parrish, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

35580

Parrish vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Parrish, AL affordable or expensive?

Parrish's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average. That makes Parrish roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $47,000 and median rent is $676/month.

What is the crime rate in Parrish, AL?

Parrish's violent crime rate is 1758.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3205.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Parrish?

Public schools in Parrish are operated by Walker County. The district has 8 elementary, 4 middle, and 6 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1. 7.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Parrish, AL a good place to live?

Parrish, AL has a population of 1,433, a median household income of $30,588, and an unemployment rate of 19.3%. 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 Parrish?

Parrish averages 52.0°F in January and 89.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 64.8 inches with about 0.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Parrish?

Parrish, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 35580.

What is the population of Parrish?

The population of Parrish, Alabama is 1,433 with a median age of 33.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Parrish?

Key numbers for living in Parrish: cost of living index 84 (100 = US average), median home $47,000, median household income $30,588, crime index 339 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Parrish side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.