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Stevenson is a small town of 2,071 in Alabama, with a median household income of $45,163
and a 6.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Stevenson stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Stevenson is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Stevenson 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: 90.0
Stevenson's overall cost of living index is 90.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Stevenson costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Stevenson, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$131,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$808
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
61.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$45,163
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Stevenson's violent crime rate is 353.4 per 100,000 residents
— 7% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
353.4 /100k
Property Crime
1211.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Stevenson is served primarily by Jackson County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.0:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Stevenson, 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
15.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
78.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Stevenson sees average highs of 48.4°F in January
and 87.7°F in July,
with 60.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.3 inches of snow per year.
Stevenson's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Stevenson roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $131,500 and median rent is $808/month.
Stevenson's violent crime rate is 353.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1211.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Stevenson 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. 15.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Stevenson, AL has a population of 2,071, a median household income of $45,163, and an unemployment rate of 6.9%.
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.
Stevenson averages 48.4°F in January and 87.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 60.2 inches
with about 1.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Stevenson, AL is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 35772, 35746.
The population of Stevenson, Alabama is 2,071 with a median age of 49.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Stevenson: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $131,500, median household income $45,163, crime index 79 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Stevenson side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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