Cost of Living in Dadeville, AL

Population 3,034 · Alabama · Data vintage 2023

61
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Dadeville is a smaller Alabama community of around 3000 residents, where median household incomes of $57,240 and housing costs ($164,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. At 17.4%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Located 45 miles northeast of Montgomery, Dadeville falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 10% higher than Montgomery's $149,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 54
Rent 72

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

About the Cost of Living in Dadeville

The median home value in Dadeville is $163,500 — 46% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $946/month, 28% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $57,240/year is 23% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 17.4%, above 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, Dadeville has a cost of living index of 61 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 39% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$163,500
46% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$243,626
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$946/mo
28% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,051/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
14.4x
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 67.6%
Renter-occupied 32.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$946
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,560/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
27.6 min
2% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
6.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
77.0%
Carpooled
13.4%
Walked
1.0%
Work from home
6.5%

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
$57,240
23% below avg
Per Capita Income
$24,215
Unemployment Rate
17.4%
261% above avg
Poverty Rate
17.8%
Labor Force Participation
48.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 8.2%
Graduate degree 4.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 42
Male median age 39
Female median age 43.9

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Dadeville, AL?

Dadeville has a cost index of 61 (100 = national average). It is 39% below the national average.

What is average rent in Dadeville, AL?

The median gross rent in Dadeville is $946 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Dadeville?

The median home value in Dadeville is $163,500 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Dadeville?

The median household income in Dadeville is $57,240 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Dadeville, AL?

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

Is Dadeville, AL affordable?

Yes, Dadeville is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 61 — about 39% below the US national average of 100.

Dadeville at a Glance

Population
3,034
Median Income
$57,240
Home Value
$163,500
Median Rent
$946/mo
Unemployment
17.4%
Sales Tax
9.2%
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