Trinity is a small town of 2,510 in Alabama, with a median household income of $94,706
and a 2.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Trinity stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Trinity is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Trinity 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: 90.1
Trinity's overall cost of living index is 90.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Trinity costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Trinity, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$202,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
90.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$94,706
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Trinity's violent crime rate is 38.7 per 100,000 residents
— 90% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
38.7 /100k
Property Crime
1123.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Trinity is served primarily by Lawrence County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.0:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Trinity, AL
National Avg
School District
Lawrence County
—
Elementary Schools
6
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
6
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Trinity sees average highs of 52.4°F in January
and 89.3°F in July,
with 58.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.1 inches of snow per year.
Trinity's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Trinity roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $202,200 and median rent is N/A/month.
Trinity's violent crime rate is 38.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1123.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Trinity are operated by Lawrence County.
The district has 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 6 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.0:1. 15.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Trinity, AL has a population of 2,510, a median household income of $94,706, and an unemployment rate of 2.4%.
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.
Trinity averages 52.4°F in January and 89.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 58.0 inches
with about 1.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Trinity, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 35673.
The population of Trinity, Alabama is 2,510 with a median age of 38.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Trinity: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $202,200, median household income $94,706, crime index 28 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Trinity side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
