Best Places to Live in Leighton, Alabama

Living in Leighton, AL is a unique experience. It's a small town with a population of just over 1,500 people, so the community is tight knit and everyone looks out for each other. The natural beauty of the area is stunning and there are plenty of outdoor activities to keep you busy such as fishing, hunting and hiking. The cost of living is low, which makes it an affordable place to live. You will find friendly people everywhere you go in this town and no matter what your interests or hobbies are, you're sure to find something fun to do here! Small city - Extreme northwest Alabama along the Tennessee River.

State: Alabama
County: Colbert County
Metro Area: Florence-Muscle Shoals Metro Area
City: Leighton

Zip Codes: 35646
Cost of Living: -24.3% lower
Time zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
Elevation: 540 ft above sea level

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Leighton, 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
Low crime rate
Entertainment (mainly music)

Cons
Isolation
Economic cycles
Arts & culture

What Bert Has To Say About Florence-Muscle Shoals Metro Area

Florence is the center of the shoals area of the Tennessee Valley and is adjacent to the more well-known and colorfully named town of Muscle Shoals. The area is business friendly, and located here are several manufacturing industries, including aluminum, rubber, and steel, but the job base has declined from its strongest years. The Cost of living Index is low and home prices are attractive. Crime rates are low for the region.

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Leighton is 3.6% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Leighton jobs have increased by 1.1%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Leighton's cost of living is 24.3% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Leighton's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

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

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Colbert county remained overwhelmingly Republican, 68.9% to 29.9%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Leighton's population is 687 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 50.7%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 23.1 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Leighton is Real Estate: $117,100. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 15.3%.

SCHOOLS

Leighton public schools spend $10,867 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 11.8 students per teacher in Leighton. More Education

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Housing Market in Leighton

It's a good time to buy in Leighton. Home Appreciation is up 15.3% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Leighton is $117,100.

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ZIP CODES IN LEIGHTON, ALABAMA

35646

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