Springville is a small town of 4,824 in Alabama, with a median household income of $62,386
and a 1.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Springville stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Springville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Springville 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
Springville's overall cost of living index is 92.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Springville costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Springville, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$251,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
88.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$62,386
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Springville's violent crime rate is 167.3 per 100,000 residents
— 56% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
167.3 /100k
Property Crime
1319.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Springville is served primarily by St Clair County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.9:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Springville, AL
National Avg
School District
St Clair County
—
Elementary Schools
7
—
Middle Schools
5
—
High Schools
5
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
31.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Springville sees average highs of 53.5°F in January
and 90.2°F in July,
with 59.1 inches of annual precipitation
.
Springville's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Springville roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $251,000 and median rent is N/A/month.
Springville's violent crime rate is 167.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1319.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Springville are operated by St Clair County.
The district has 7 elementary, 5 middle, and 5 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.9:1. 31.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Springville, AL has a population of 4,824, a median household income of $62,386, and an unemployment rate of 1.5%.
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.
Springville averages 53.5°F in January and 90.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 59.1 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Springville, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 35146.
The population of Springville, Alabama is 4,824 with a median age of 49.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Springville: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $251,000, median household income $62,386, crime index 52 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Springville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.