Pea Ridge is a small town of 807 in Alabama, with a median household income of $67,321
.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Pea Ridge stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Pea Ridge is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Pea Ridge 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
Pea Ridge's overall cost of living index is 92.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Pea Ridge costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Pea Ridge, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$89,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
90.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$67,321
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Pea Ridge's violent crime rate is 71.2 per 100,000 residents
— 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
71.2 /100k
Property Crime
559.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Pea Ridge is served primarily by Shelby County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.1:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Pea Ridge, AL
National Avg
School District
Shelby County
—
Elementary Schools
16
—
Middle Schools
7
—
High Schools
9
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Pea Ridge sees average highs of 55.7°F in January
and 91.1°F in July,
with 59.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.2 inches of snow per year.
Pea Ridge's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Pea Ridge roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $89,400 and median rent is N/A/month.
Pea Ridge's violent crime rate is 71.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 559.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Pea Ridge are operated by Shelby County.
The district has 16 elementary, 7 middle, and 9 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.1:1. 23.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Pea Ridge, AL has a population of 807, a median household income of $67,321, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Pea Ridge averages 55.7°F in January and 91.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 59.9 inches
with about 1.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Pea Ridge, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 35115.
The population of Pea Ridge, Alabama is 807 with a median age of 34.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Pea Ridge: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $89,400, median household income $67,321, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pea Ridge side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.