Trussville is a small city of 25,621 in Alabama, with a median household income of $118,028
and a 2.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Trussville stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Trussville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Trussville 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
Trussville's overall cost of living index is 92.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Trussville costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Trussville, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$333,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,389
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
92.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$118,028
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Trussville's violent crime rate is 137.2 per 100,000 residents
— 64% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
137.2 /100k
Property Crime
1973.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Trussville is served primarily by Trussville City.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Trussville, AL
National Avg
School District
Trussville City
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
47.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Trussville sees average highs of 53.5°F in January
and 90.2°F in July,
with 59.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.4 inches of snow per year.
Trussville's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Trussville roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $333,200 and median rent is $1,389/month.
Trussville's violent crime rate is 137.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1973.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Trussville are operated by Trussville City.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1. 47.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Trussville, AL has a population of 25,621, a median household income of $118,028, and an unemployment rate of 2.8%.
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.
Trussville averages 53.5°F in January and 90.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 59.2 inches
with about 1.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Trussville, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 35173.
The population of Trussville, Alabama is 25,621 with a median age of 42.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Trussville: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $333,200, median household income $118,028, crime index 59 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Trussville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
