What are the schools like in Waldo, AL?

School district data for Waldo is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Waldo?

The median household income in Waldo, AL is $33,828 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 15.0%.

What is the weather like in Waldo, AL?

Waldo has an average high temperature of 54.2°F in January and 90.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.9 inches.

Waldo, AL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Waldo, AL affordable or expensive?

Waldo's cost of living index is 86, where 100 represents the national average. This means Waldo is 14% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $61,900 and the median rent is $748 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Waldo, AL?

Waldo has a violent crime rate of 383.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2050.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Waldo, AL a Good Place to Live?

Waldo is a small town of 294 in Alabama, with a median household income of $33,828 and a 15.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is 14% below the national average.

Strengths: Waldo stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Waldo is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Waldo 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: 85.7

Waldo's overall cost of living index is 85.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Waldo costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.

Metric	Waldo, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$61,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$748	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$33,828	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Waldo's violent crime rate is 383.9 per 100,000 residents — 1% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

383.9 /100k

Property Crime

2050.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Waldo, AL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	13.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Waldo sees average highs of 54.2°F in January and 90.8°F in July, with 56.5 inches of annual precipitation and 0.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Waldo, AL
Average High — January	54.2°F
Average High — July	90.8°F
Annual Precipitation	56.5"
Annual Snowfall	0.9"

Demographics

Metric	Waldo, AL	National Avg
Population	294	—
Median Age	51.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	15.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	52.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	56.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	37.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	16.7%	22.2%
65 and over	25.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Talladega, AL 5 mi Munford, AL 11 mi Lincoln, AL 14 mi Ashland, AL 14 mi Millerville, AL 15 mi

Waldo vs Other Cities

Waldo, AL vs Talladega, AL Waldo, AL vs Munford, AL Waldo, AL vs Lincoln, AL Waldo, AL vs Ashland, AL Waldo, AL vs Millerville, AL

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Waldo, AL affordable or expensive?

Waldo's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average. That makes Waldo roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $61,900 and median rent is $748/month.

What is the crime rate in Waldo, AL?

Waldo's violent crime rate is 383.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2050.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Waldo?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Waldo, AL a good place to live?

Waldo, AL has a population of 294, a median household income of $33,828, and an unemployment rate of 15.0%. 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.

What is the weather like in Waldo?

Waldo averages 54.2°F in January and 90.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 56.5 inches with about 0.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Waldo?

The population of Waldo, Alabama is 294 with a median age of 51.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Waldo?

Key numbers for living in Waldo: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $61,900, median household income $33,828, crime index 100 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Waldo side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.