Cost of Living in Redland, AL

Population 5,231 · Alabama · Data vintage 2023

85
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 Redland a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $307,000. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 2.2% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Geographically, Redland sits roughly 12 miles northeast of Montgomery. Median home values run roughly 106% higher than Montgomery's $149,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 101
Rent 62

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

About the Cost of Living in Redland

The median home value in Redland is $306,600 — 1% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $817/month, 38% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $131,667/year is 77% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.2%, 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, Redland has a cost of living index of 85 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 15% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$306,600
1% above avg
Median Rent
$817/mo
38% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
31.3x
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 91.6%
Renter-occupied 8.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$817
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,431/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
29.5 min
9% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
12.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
79.8%
Carpooled
7.0%
Walked
0.3%
Work from home
12.9%

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
$131,667
77% above avg
Per Capita Income
$52,591
Unemployment Rate
2.2%
54% below avg
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Labor Force Participation
67.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 21.9%
Graduate degree 14.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40.3
Male median age 45.6
Female median age 37.8

💨 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 Redland, AL?

Redland has a cost index of 85 (100 = national average). It is 15% below the national average.

What is average rent in Redland, AL?

The median gross rent in Redland is $817 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Redland?

The median home value in Redland is $306,600 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Redland?

The median household income in Redland is $131,667 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Redland, AL?

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

Is Redland, AL affordable?

Yes, Redland is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 85 — about 15% below the US national average of 100.

Redland at a Glance

Population
5,231
Median Income
$131,667
Home Value
$306,600
Median Rent
$817/mo
Unemployment
2.2%
Sales Tax
9.2%
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