Section is a small town of 828 in Alabama, with a median household income of $31,250
and a 3.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Section stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Section is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Section 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: 88.5
Section's overall cost of living index is 88.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Section costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Section, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$135,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$656
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$31,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Section's violent crime rate is 96.9 per 100,000 residents
— 74% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
96.9 /100k
Property Crime
722.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Section is served primarily by Jackson County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.0:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Section, AL
National Avg
School District
Jackson County
—
Elementary Schools
8
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
77.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Section sees average highs of 50.4°F in January
and 89.1°F in July,
with 59.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.3 inches of snow per year.
Section's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Section roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $135,200 and median rent is $656/month.
Section's violent crime rate is 96.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 722.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Section are operated by Jackson County.
The district has 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.0:1. 18.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Section, AL has a population of 828, a median household income of $31,250, and an unemployment rate of 3.5%.
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.
Section averages 50.4°F in January and 89.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 59.7 inches
with about 1.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Section, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 35771.
The population of Section, Alabama is 828 with a median age of 44.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Section: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $135,200, median household income $31,250, crime index 29 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Section side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
