Cost of Living in Weaver, AL

Population 3,323 · Alabama · Data vintage 2023

58
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Buyers in Weaver can reasonably expect a home to cost less than three years of household income — $141,000 against $74,458 in typical earnings — a ratio that has collapsed to 5:1 or worse in much of the country.

Located 60 miles east of Birmingham, Weaver is far enough out that local conditions diverge meaningfully from the big-metro baseline. Housing prices track closely with Birmingham's $139,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 46
Rent 77

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

About the Cost of Living in Weaver

The median home value in Weaver is $140,500 — 54% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,007/month, 23% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $74,458/year is equal to than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.4%, 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%. The climate averages highs of 74.0°F and lows of 52.2°F. Overall, Weaver has a cost of living index of 58 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 42% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$140,500
54% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$244,236
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,007/mo
23% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
11.6x
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 78.7%
Renter-occupied 21.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,007
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,621/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
30.7 min
14% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
4.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
94.7%
Walked
0.8%
Work from home
4.5%

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
$74,458
0% below avg
Per Capita Income
$25,745
Unemployment Rate
3.4%
30% below avg
Poverty Rate
12.1%
Labor Force Participation
57.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 15.8%
Graduate degree 16.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 32
Male median age 27.4
Female median age 34.3

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
74.0°F
Avg Low
52.2°F
Annual Precip
52.1"
30° 48° 65° 83° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 555967758288909085766557
Low °F 343744516067717064524137
Precip" 4.845.085.374.434.354.374.683.513.113.254.534.60

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Weaver, AL?

Weaver has a cost index of 58 (100 = national average). It is 42% below the national average.

What is average rent in Weaver, AL?

The median gross rent in Weaver is $1,007 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Weaver?

The median home value in Weaver is $140,500 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Weaver?

The median household income in Weaver is $74,458 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Weaver, AL?

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

Is Weaver, AL affordable?

Yes, Weaver is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 58 — about 42% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Weaver?

Weaver has average high temperatures of 74.0°F and average lows of 52.2°F. Annual precipitation is 52.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Weaver at a Glance

Population
3,323
Median Income
$74,458
Home Value
$140,500
Median Rent
$1,007/mo
Unemployment
3.4%
Avg High Temp
74.0°F
Sales Tax
9.2%
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