Cost of Living in Adamsville, AL

Population 4,291 · Alabama · Data vintage 2023

68
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Adamsville is a smaller Alabama community of around 4000 residents, where median household incomes of $60,564 and housing costs ($145,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. An unemployment rate of 3.0% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Located 11 miles northwest of Birmingham, Adamsville falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Housing prices track closely with Birmingham's $139,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 47
Rent 100

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Adamsville

The median home value in Adamsville is $144,700 — 53% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,312/month, equal to than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $60,564/year is 19% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average of 4.8%. Alabama's top state income tax rate is 5.0% and the combined sales tax is 9.2%. Overall, Adamsville has a cost of living index of 68 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 32% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$144,700
53% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$1,010,891
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,312/mo
0% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
9.2x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.4%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$646
1 BR
$688
2 BR
$857
3 BR
$1,132
4 BR
$1,309
Owner-occupied 86.3%
Renter-occupied 13.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,312
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,926/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
37.4 min
39% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
3.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
86.9%
Carpooled
9.3%
Work from home
3.8%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 5.0%
Total Sales Tax 9.2%
State rate 4.0%
Avg local rate 5.2%
Property Tax 0.4%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$60,564
19% below avg
Per Capita Income
$28,676
Unemployment Rate
3.0%
38% below avg
Poverty Rate
18.8%
Labor Force Participation
52.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 14.9%
Graduate degree 7.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 47.6
Male median age 41.3
Female median age 50.2

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 61 — Moderate
20%
Good air days/yr
255
Max AQI recorded
312
PM2.5 days
53
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Adamsville, AL?

Adamsville has a cost index of 68 (100 = national average). It is 32% below the national average.

What is average rent in Adamsville, AL?

The median gross rent in Adamsville is $1,312 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Adamsville?

The median home value in Adamsville is $144,700 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Adamsville?

The median household income in Adamsville is $60,564 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Adamsville, AL?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Adamsville is 9.2%. The Alabama state income tax top rate is 5.0%.

Is Adamsville, AL affordable?

Yes, Adamsville is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 68 — about 32% below the US national average of 100.