Cost of Living in Pike Road, AL

Population 10,103 · Alabama · Data vintage 2023

123
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Pike Road sits on the smaller end of the Alabama city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 1.3% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Geographically, Pike Road sits roughly 10 miles southeast of Montgomery. Median home values run roughly 153% higher than Montgomery's $149,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 123
Rent 123

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

About the Cost of Living in Pike Road

The median home value in Pike Road is $375,000 — 23% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,615/month, 23% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $121,687/year is 63% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.3%, 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, Pike Road has a cost of living index of 123 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 23% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$375,000
23% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$401,138
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,615/mo
23% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,854/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
19.3x
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 85.6%
Renter-occupied 14.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,615
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,229/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
27.5 min
2% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
12.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
81.8%
Carpooled
5.5%
Walked
0.4%
Work from home
12.1%

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
$121,687
63% above avg
Per Capita Income
$54,953
Unemployment Rate
1.3%
73% below avg
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Labor Force Participation
71.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 34.1%
Graduate degree 24.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 36.1
Male median age 36
Female median age 36.4

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 52 — Moderate
41.7%
Good air days/yr
93
Max AQI recorded
266
PM2.5 days
65
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Pike Road, AL?

Pike Road has a cost index of 123 (100 = national average). It is 23% above the national average.

What is average rent in Pike Road, AL?

The median gross rent in Pike Road is $1,615 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Pike Road?

The median home value in Pike Road is $375,000 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Pike Road?

The median household income in Pike Road is $121,687 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Pike Road, AL?

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

Is Pike Road, AL affordable?

Pike Road is above average in cost of living, with an index of 123 — about 23% higher than the national average.

Pike Road at a Glance

Population
10,103
Median Income
$121,687
Home Value
$375,000
Median Rent
$1,615/mo
Unemployment
1.3%
Sales Tax
9.2%
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