Cost of Living in Haleyville, AL

Population 4,283 · Alabama · Data vintage 2023

41
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Haleyville's median household income of $40,538 is a meaningful share below the national figure, which shapes most of the downstream economic indicators — from housing affordability to the share of residents living below the poverty line (24% here).

Geographically, Haleyville is about 60 miles southwest of Huntsville, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 63% lower than Huntsville's $263,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 32
Rent 54

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

About the Cost of Living in Haleyville

The median home value in Haleyville is $96,300 — 68% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $713/month, 46% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $40,538/year is 46% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.7%, 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, Haleyville has a cost of living index of 41 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 59% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$96,300
68% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$123,931
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$713/mo
46% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
11.3x
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 47.2%
Renter-occupied 52.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$713
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,327/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
25.8 min
4% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
2.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
71.0%
Carpooled
23.8%
Walked
0.9%
Work from home
2.9%

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
$40,538
46% below avg
Per Capita Income
$20,704
Unemployment Rate
5.7%
19% above avg
Poverty Rate
24.3%
Labor Force Participation
55.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 4.5%
Graduate degree 3.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 33.1
Male median age 29.4
Female median age 37.7

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Haleyville, AL?

Haleyville has a cost index of 41 (100 = national average). It is 59% below the national average.

What is average rent in Haleyville, AL?

The median gross rent in Haleyville is $713 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Haleyville?

The median home value in Haleyville is $96,300 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Haleyville?

The median household income in Haleyville is $40,538 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Haleyville, AL?

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

Is Haleyville, AL affordable?

Yes, Haleyville is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 41 — about 59% below the US national average of 100.

Haleyville at a Glance

Population
4,283
Median Income
$40,538
Home Value
$96,300
Median Rent
$713/mo
Unemployment
5.7%
Sales Tax
9.2%
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