What are the schools like in Pinson, AL?

Pinson is served primarily by Jefferson County. The district operates 30 elementary schools, 11 middle schools, and 13 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.4:1.

What is the median household income in Pinson?

The median household income in Pinson, AL is $83,673 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.3%.

What is the weather like in Pinson, AL?

Pinson has an average high temperature of 53.5°F in January and 90.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Pinson, AL affordable or expensive?

Pinson's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Pinson is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $176,600 and the median rent is $1,310 per month.

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

Pinson has a violent crime rate of 635.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2558.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Pinson, AL a Good Place to Live?

Pinson is a small town of 7,209 in Alabama, with a median household income of $83,673 and a 4.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

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

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

All Pinson 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

Pinson's overall cost of living index is 92.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Pinson costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Pinson, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$176,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,310	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	85.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$83,673	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Pinson's violent crime rate is 635.9 per 100,000 residents — 67% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

635.9 /100k

Property Crime

2558.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Pinson is served primarily by Jefferson County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.4:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Pinson, AL	National Avg
School District	Jefferson County	—
Elementary Schools	30	—
Middle Schools	11	—
High Schools	13	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Pinson sees average highs of 53.5°F in January and 90.2°F in July, with 57.0 inches of annual precipitation and 1.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Pinson, AL
Average High — January	53.5°F
Average High — July	90.2°F
Annual Precipitation	57.0"
Annual Snowfall	1.4"

Demographics

Metric	Pinson, AL	National Avg
Population	7,209	—
Median Age	34.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	47.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	41.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.3%	22.2%
65 and over	13.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Clay, AL 3 mi Grayson Valley, AL 5 mi Center Point, AL 5 mi Trussville, AL 7 mi Remlap, AL 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Pinson

Pinson, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

35126

Pinson vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pinson, AL affordable or expensive?

Pinson's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Pinson roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $176,600 and median rent is $1,310/month.

What is the crime rate in Pinson, AL?

Pinson's violent crime rate is 635.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2558.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Pinson?

Public schools in Pinson are operated by Jefferson County. The district has 30 elementary, 11 middle, and 13 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.4:1. 18.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Pinson, AL a good place to live?

Pinson, AL has a population of 7,209, a median household income of $83,673, and an unemployment rate of 4.3%. 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 Pinson?

Pinson averages 53.5°F in January and 90.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.0 inches with about 1.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Pinson?

Pinson, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 35126.

What is the population of Pinson?

The population of Pinson, Alabama is 7,209 with a median age of 34.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Pinson?

Key numbers for living in Pinson: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $176,600, median household income $83,673, crime index 149 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pinson side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.