Ballplay, Alabama 

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Population

1,391

+0.1% since 2000

Unemployment Rate

4.0%

Cost of Living

74.3 / 100

Median Home Price

$109,200

Median Income

$54,803

Comfort Index (Climate)

6.5 / 6.7

summer / winter

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Best Places to Live in Ballplay, Alabama

Living in Ballplay, AL is like living in a small town paradise. Although the population is only around 400, the community has a lot to offer. Residents benefit from the low cost of living, with affordable housing and close-knit neighborhoods. The area also offers great outdoor activities such as fishing, biking, and kayaking on nearby lakes and rivers. There are plenty of opportunities to explore nature, including visiting state parks and wildlife preserves. Additionally, the area features plenty of locally owned shops, restaurants and coffeehouses that provide an authentic southern feel. All in all, living in Ballplay, AL provides residents with an idyllic small-town atmosphere that's hard to beat. Small industrial town - Northeast Alabama, between Birmingham and Chattanooga, Tennessee.
State: Alabama
County: Etowah County
Metro Area: Gadsden Metro Area
City: Ballplay
Zip Codes: No Zip Codes Here.
Cost of Living: -25.7% lower
Time zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
Elevation: 624 ft above sea level

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.


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

COST OF LIVING
Compared to the rest of the country, Ballplay's cost of living is 25.7% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Ballplay's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE
May, October and September are the most pleasant months in Ballplay, while July and January 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
Ballplay's population is 1,391 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 19.4%. 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 Ballplay is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 14.3%.

SCHOOLS
Ballplay public schools spend $8,139 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 14.8 students per teacher in Ballplay. More Education



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Housing Market in Ballplay

It's a good time to buy in Ballplay. Home Appreciation is up 14.3% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Ballplay is .

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