Cost of Living in Holtville, AL

Population 5,700 · Alabama · Data vintage 2023

78
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Holtville a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $248,000.

Located 20 miles north of Montgomery, Holtville falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 67% higher than Montgomery's $149,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 81
Rent 73

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

About the Cost of Living in Holtville

The median home value in Holtville is $247,500 — 19% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $961/month, 27% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $73,250/year is 2% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.5%, 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, Holtville has a cost of living index of 78 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 22% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$247,500
19% below avg
Median Rent
$961/mo
27% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
21.5x
Favors renting
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 75.1%
Renter-occupied 24.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$961
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,575/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
36.0 min
33% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
6.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
87.3%
Carpooled
6.2%
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
$73,250
2% below avg
Per Capita Income
$32,580
Unemployment Rate
4.5%
6% below avg
Poverty Rate
13.2%
Labor Force Participation
61.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 13.1%
Graduate degree 6.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 33
Male median age 33
Female median age 33.1

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 38 — Good
92.9%
Good air days/yr
90
Max AQI recorded
0
PM2.5 days
238
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Holtville, AL?

Holtville has a cost index of 78 (100 = national average). It is 22% below the national average.

What is average rent in Holtville, AL?

The median gross rent in Holtville is $961 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Holtville?

The median home value in Holtville is $247,500 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Holtville?

The median household income in Holtville is $73,250 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Holtville, AL?

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

Is Holtville, AL affordable?

Yes, Holtville is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 78 — about 22% below the US national average of 100.

Holtville at a Glance

Population
5,700
Median Income
$73,250
Home Value
$247,500
Median Rent
$961/mo
Unemployment
4.5%
Sales Tax
9.2%
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