Prichard is a small city of 19,353 in Alabama, with a median household income of $36,110
and a 10.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Prichard 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 Prichard is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Prichard 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: 89.4
Prichard's overall cost of living index is 89.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Prichard costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Prichard, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$76,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$861
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
56.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$36,110
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Higher than Average
Prichard's violent crime rate is 632.0 per 100,000 residents
— 66% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
632.0 /100k
Property Crime
2142.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Prichard is served primarily by Mobile County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Prichard, AL
National Avg
School District
Mobile County
—
Elementary Schools
53
—
Middle Schools
17
—
High Schools
17
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
80.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Prichard sees average highs of 61.5°F in January
and 90.9°F in July,
with 68.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Prichard's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Prichard roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $76,200 and median rent is $861/month.
Prichard's violent crime rate is 632.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2142.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Prichard are operated by Mobile County.
The district has 53 elementary, 17 middle, and 17 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1. 9.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Prichard, AL has a population of 19,353, a median household income of $36,110, and an unemployment rate of 10.5%.
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.
Prichard averages 61.5°F in January and 90.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 68.9 inches
with about 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Prichard, AL is covered by 4 ZIP codes: 36613, 36610, 36612, 36663.
The population of Prichard, Alabama is 19,353 with a median age of 37.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Prichard: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $76,200, median household income $36,110, crime index 141 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Prichard side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.