Best Places to Live in Pickens County, Alabama

As of 2011, Pickens County's population is 19,273 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -7.92 percent.

The median home cost in Pickens County is $89,800. Home appreciation the last year has been -6.02 percent.

Compared to the rest of the country, Pickens County's cost of living is 15.20% Lower than the U.S. average.

Pickens County public schools spend $4,668 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 16.5 students per teacher in Pickens County.

The unemployment rate in Pickens County is 10.40 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Pickens County jobs have Decreased by 0.21 percent.

Average Commute time is 31 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

Pickens County's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
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