What are the schools like in Skyline, AL?

School district data for Skyline is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Skyline?

The median household income in Skyline, AL is $38,537 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.

What is the weather like in Skyline, AL?

Skyline has an average high temperature of 50.4°F in January and 89.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Skyline, AL affordable or expensive?

Skyline's cost of living index is 86, where 100 represents the national average. This means Skyline is 14% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $98,500 and the median rent is $578 per month.

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

Skyline has a violent crime rate of 96.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 722.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Skyline, AL a Good Place to Live?

Skyline is a small town of 1,114 in Alabama, with a median household income of $38,537 and a 4.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is 14% below the national average.

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

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Skyline is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Skyline 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: 85.9

Skyline's overall cost of living index is 85.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Skyline costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.

Metric	Skyline, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$98,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$578	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$38,537	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Skyline'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

Metric	Skyline, AL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	3.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	68.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Skyline sees average highs of 50.4°F in January and 89.1°F in July, with 62.2 inches of annual precipitation and 1.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Skyline, AL
Average High — January	50.4°F
Average High — July	89.1°F
Annual Precipitation	62.2"
Annual Snowfall	1.3"

Demographics

Metric	Skyline, AL	National Avg
Population	1,114	—
Median Age	44.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	12.6%	22.2%
65 and over	21.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Pleasant Groves, AL 6 mi Hytop, AL 7 mi Hollywood, AL 11 mi Scottsboro, AL 11 mi Woodville, AL 15 mi

Skyline vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Skyline, AL affordable or expensive?

Skyline's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average. That makes Skyline roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $98,500 and median rent is $578/month.

What is the crime rate in Skyline, AL?

Skyline'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.

What are the schools like in Skyline?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Skyline, AL a good place to live?

Skyline, AL has a population of 1,114, a median household income of $38,537, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%. 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.

What is the weather like in Skyline?

Skyline averages 50.4°F in January and 89.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 62.2 inches with about 1.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Skyline?

The population of Skyline, Alabama is 1,114 with a median age of 44.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Skyline?

Key numbers for living in Skyline: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $98,500, median household income $38,537, crime index 29 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Skyline side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.