Theodore is a small town of 5,123 in Alabama, with a median household income of $62,553
and a 3.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Theodore stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Theodore is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Theodore 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
Theodore's overall cost of living index is 89.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Theodore costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Theodore, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$144,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,217
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
83.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$62,553
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Theodore's violent crime rate is 569.7 per 100,000 residents
— 50% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
569.7 /100k
Property Crime
1605.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Theodore is served primarily by Mobile County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Theodore, 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
14.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Theodore sees average highs of 62.1°F in January
and 91.7°F in July,
with 69.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Theodore's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Theodore roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $144,500 and median rent is $1,217/month.
Theodore's violent crime rate is 569.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1605.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Theodore 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. 14.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Theodore, AL has a population of 5,123, a median household income of $62,553, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%.
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.
Theodore averages 62.1°F in January and 91.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 69.5 inches
with about 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Theodore, Alabama is 5,123 with a median age of 39.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Theodore: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $144,500, median household income $62,553, crime index 121 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Theodore side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
