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Addison, AL


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Addison, Alabama

Addison, Alabama, in Winston county, is 30 miles S of Decatur, Alabama (center to center) and 137 miles S of Nashville, Tennessee. As of the year 2000 census, 723 people lived in Addison.

The People and Families of Addison

In Addison, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Addison had a median family income of $31,146.

Political Inclinations

Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from Addison.

Addison Housing

An estimated 78% of living spaces in Addison are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the town is younger than in most places.

Commuting

In Addison, 94% of commuters drive to work. Walking to work is pretty rare in Addison.

High Points

Addison strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyAddison Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Addison Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Addison, AL

Comparing Addison to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population67
Age of the Population66
Female Share of the Population54
Senior Citizens55
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Well-Paid Single Men23
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults56
People Above Poverty25
People in Middle Class or Better23
Median Family Income23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Working at Home24
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes106
Housing Recently Built97
Affordability of Rents97
People Living Alone67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
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