Leighton (zip 35646), AL

35646 Leighton, AL is a small town with a population of around 1,000 people. The quiet and peaceful atmosphere of this small town allows residents to take advantage of the wonderful scenery and enjoy a stress-free lifestyle. There are plenty of outdoor activities for locals to take part in such as hiking, fishing, and camping. Residents can also enjoy the local farmers market which offers fresh produce from local farmers, or visit the nearby lakeside park for picnics and swimming. With its close proximity to larger cities like Florence and Muscle Shoals, 35646 Leighton offers convenient access to shopping centers and entertainment options. The friendly community welcomes visitors with open arms and makes everyone feel right at home in its beautiful setting. 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: Leighton (zip 35646)
Cost of Living: -20.7% lower
Time zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
Elevation: 540 ft above sea level

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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.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Leighton (zip 35646) is 3.6% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Leighton (zip 35646) jobs have increased by 1.1%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Leighton (zip 35646)'s cost of living is 20.7% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Leighton (zip 35646)'s Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

May, October and September are the most pleasant months in the 35646 zip code, 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 (zip 35646)'s population is 4,303 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 7.2%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 31.1 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Leighton (zip 35646) is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 15.3%.

SCHOOLS

Leighton (zip 35646) 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 (zip 35646). More Education

Leighton Rankings

#12	America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)
#26	America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)
#269	2005 Best Places to Live
#368	Best Green Cities

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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 .

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United States / Alabama / Florence-Muscle Shoals Metro Area / Colbert County / Leighton / Leighton (zip 35646)