Best Places to Live in Attalla, Alabama

Living in Attalla, AL is a unique experience. The city offers plenty of outdoor activities such as camping and fishing at nearby Lake Guntersville, kayaking on the Coosa River, and exploring the nearby Noccalula Falls Park. With its close proximity to major cities such as Huntsville and Birmingham, Attalla also offers easy access to shopping and entertainment venues. The locals are friendly and welcoming, making it a great place to develop relationships with others in the community. Its low cost of living makes it an attractive option for those looking for an affordable yet fulfilling place to call home. Small industrial town - Northeast Alabama, between Birmingham and Chattanooga, Tennessee.

State: Alabama
County: Etowah County
Metro Area: Gadsden Metro Area
City: Attalla

Zip Codes: 35954
Cost of Living: -24.8% lower
Time zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
Elevation: 624 ft above sea level

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Attalla, Al Housing Market

Least Expensive Homes	Homes Over 2,000 Sq. Ft.
Most Expensive Homes	Homes less than 10 yrs old
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Pros
Cost of living
Attractive setting
Nearby water recreation

Cons
Economy and jobs
Entertainment
Low educational attainment

What Bert Has To Say About Gadsden Metro Area

Gadsden is historically one of the state’s largest industrial centers, producing steel, rubber, fabricated metal and electronic equipment in an almost early 20th century company-town environment. The steel and rubber factories, led by Goodyear and Republic Steel, mostly went away in the 1980’s, leaving a fairly gritty and impoverished industrial landscape. The city worked hard through the 1990’s to reverse the tide with redevelopment investments with some success, but today Gadsden is still a mixed bag with unemployment, crime and education issues.

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Attalla is 4.0% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Attalla jobs have increased by 1.3%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Attalla's cost of living is 24.8% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Attalla's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

May, October and September are the most pleasant months in Attalla, while July and August are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Etowah county remained overwhelmingly Republican, 74.4% to 24.2%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Attalla's population is 5,872 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 4.2%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 24.0 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Attalla is Real Estate: $109,600. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 17.7%.

SCHOOLS

Attalla public schools spend $8,109 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 17 students per teacher in Attalla. More Education

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Housing Market in Attalla

It's a good time to buy in Attalla. Home Appreciation is up 17.7% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Attalla is $109,600.

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ZIP CODES IN ATTALLA, ALABAMA

35954

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