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Attalla, AL


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Attalla, Alabama

Attalla, Alabama, in Etowah county, is 53 miles NE of Birmingham, Alabama (center to center) and 99 miles W of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is located in the Gadsden metropolitan area. Attalla has a population of 6,592.

The People and Families of Attalla

In Attalla, about 50% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Attalla had a median family income of $39,549.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Attalla Housing

Owners occupy 64% of the housing units in Attalla. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in the city?

Commuting

In Attalla, 97% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in Attalla tends to be by car.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyAttalla Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Attalla Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Attalla, AL

Comparing Attalla 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
Senior Citizens88
Racial Diversity89
Female Share of the Population75
Age of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Male Share of the Population46
Well-Paid Single Men26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size56
Portion of People Married44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income37
People in Middle Class or Better35
People Above Poverty25
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times67
Walking and Biking to Work36
Public Transportation Use15
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Affordability of Rents94
People Living Alone78
Housing Recently Built41
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime45
Low Violent Crime22

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