Best Places to Live in Alabama

Alabama is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. The capital of Alabama is Montgomery, and its largest city is Birmingham. The state's population was 4,858,979 in 2019, making it the 24th-most populous state in the US. Alabama has a wide variety of landscapes and climates, from humid subtropical in the south to mountainous terrain in its northern regions. It is known for its agricultural traditions and for being home to several military bases and higher education institutions. In addition, Alabama is renowned as one of America's leading destinations for outdoor recreation activities such as fishing and hunting.

State: Alabama
County: Jefferson, Mobile, 67 total
Metro Area: Birmingham-Hoover, Huntsville, 25 total
City: Huntsville, Birmingham, 590 total

Zip Codes: 36117, 35242, 36695, 35215, 35758, 36116, 35405, 36830, 36301, 35401, 646 total
Cost of Living: -15.9% lower

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Alabama is 3.4% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Alabama jobs have increased by 1.8%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Alabama's cost of living is 15.9% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Alabama's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

October, May and April are the most pleasant months in the state of Alabama, while July and August are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Alabama remained overwhelmingly Republican, 62.0% to 36.6%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Alabama's population is 4,997,675 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 2.9%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 24.6 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Alabama is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 10.2%.

SCHOOLS

Alabama public schools spend $10,006 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 16.4 students per teacher in Alabama. More Education

Best Places to Live in Alabama Rankings

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Housing Market in Alabama

It's a good time to buy in Alabama. Home Appreciation is up 10.2% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Alabama is .

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Reviews for Alabama 20 Reviews

I would rather live in hell - 8/22/2021
As someone who has lived in Alabama for 19 years, the best thing i can say about the state is that it could be worse. First of all, if you're not a straight white... Read More

Blake | Berry, AL | Reply | 2 Replies

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Sweet Home Alabama - 12/6/2016
My husband and I have lived in Memphis for the last 14 years. Believe me, anyplace is better to live than Memphis. These poor folks are stuck in a Civil Rights bubble... Read More

Londa | Bartlett, TN | Reply | 3 Replies

Thinking of moving to Foley - 3/25/2015
Can anyone tell me about the services available to senior citizens in Foley. example: if I move there now, I am 67. If I stay and eventually stop driving are there... Read More

Joyce | Selden, NY | Reply | 1 Reply

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ZIP CODES IN ALABAMA

36117, 35242, 36695, 35215, 35758, 36116, 35405, 36830, 36301, 35401, 646 total

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