Cost of Living in Tillmans Corner, AL

Population 17,678 · Alabama · Data vintage 2023

57
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Tillmans Corner is a smaller Alabama community of around 18000 residents, where median household incomes of $52,249 and housing costs ($155,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. At 10.1%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Geographically, Tillmans Corner sits roughly 9 miles southwest of Mobile. Median home values run roughly 9% lower than Mobile's $170,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 51
Rent 65

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

About the Cost of Living in Tillmans Corner

The median home value in Tillmans Corner is $155,000 — 49% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $856/month, 35% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $52,249/year is 30% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 10.1%, 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, Tillmans Corner has a cost of living index of 57 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 43% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$155,000
49% below avg
Median Rent
$856/mo
35% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
15.1x
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 65.2%
Renter-occupied 34.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$856
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,470/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
28.0 min
4% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
5.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
81.5%
Carpooled
11.5%
Walked
0.9%
Work from home
5.1%

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
$52,249
30% below avg
Per Capita Income
$28,191
Unemployment Rate
10.1%
111% above avg
Poverty Rate
18.9%
Labor Force Participation
57.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 8.6%
Graduate degree 4.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 36.4
Male median age 36.9
Female median age 36.1

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 46 — Good
56.2%
Good air days/yr
108
Max AQI recorded
257
PM2.5 days
96
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Tillmans Corner, AL?

Tillmans Corner has a cost index of 57 (100 = national average). It is 43% below the national average.

What is average rent in Tillmans Corner, AL?

The median gross rent in Tillmans Corner is $856 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Tillmans Corner?

The median home value in Tillmans Corner is $155,000 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Tillmans Corner?

The median household income in Tillmans Corner is $52,249 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Tillmans Corner, AL?

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

Is Tillmans Corner, AL affordable?

Yes, Tillmans Corner is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 57 — about 43% below the US national average of 100.

Tillmans Corner at a Glance

Population
17,678
Median Income
$52,249
Home Value
$155,000
Median Rent
$856/mo
Unemployment
10.1%
Sales Tax
9.2%
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