Cost of Living in Moores Mill, AL

Population 6,041 · Alabama · Data vintage 2023

86
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Moores Mill is a smaller Alabama community of around 6000 residents, where median household incomes of $86,902 and housing costs ($244,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape.

Geographically, Moores Mill sits roughly 14 miles northeast of Huntsville. Housing prices track closely with Huntsville's $263,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 80
Rent 94

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

About the Cost of Living in Moores Mill

The median home value in Moores Mill is $243,800 — 20% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,235/month, 6% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $86,902/year is 17% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.3%, 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, Moores Mill has a cost of living index of 86 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 14% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$243,800
20% below avg
Median Rent
$1,235/mo
6% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
16.5x
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 76.3%
Renter-occupied 23.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,235
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,849/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
22.6 min
16% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
4.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
83.3%
Carpooled
12.6%
Work from home
4.1%

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
$86,902
17% above avg
Per Capita Income
$45,219
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
10% below avg
Poverty Rate
11.8%
Labor Force Participation
65.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 22.2%
Graduate degree 14.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 44.7
Male median age 44.4
Female median age 45.6

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 49 — Good
56%
Good air days/yr
135
Max AQI recorded
272
PM2.5 days
92
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Moores Mill, AL?

Moores Mill has a cost index of 86 (100 = national average). It is 14% below the national average.

What is average rent in Moores Mill, AL?

The median gross rent in Moores Mill is $1,235 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Moores Mill?

The median home value in Moores Mill is $243,800 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Moores Mill?

The median household income in Moores Mill is $86,902 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Moores Mill, AL?

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

Is Moores Mill, AL affordable?

Yes, Moores Mill is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 86 — about 14% below the US national average of 100.

Moores Mill at a Glance

Population
6,041
Median Income
$86,902
Home Value
$243,800
Median Rent
$1,235/mo
Unemployment
4.3%
Sales Tax
9.2%
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