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Geraldine, AL


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Geraldine, Alabama

Geraldine, Alabama, in De Kalb county, is 42 miles SE of Huntsville, Alabama (center to center) and 101 miles NW of Atlanta, Georgia. There are an estimated 786 people in the town.

The People and Families of Geraldine

In Geraldine, about 59% of adults are married. In Geraldine, lots of people live on their own.

The town has a larger percentage of females than most places. Geraldine has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Geraldine had a median family income of $34,583.

Geraldine Housing

Approximately 69% of housing in Geraldine is owner-occupied. The town is known in Alabama for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Geraldine.

Commuting

In Geraldine, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyGeraldine Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyGeraldine Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 19%Geraldine Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Geraldine, AL

Comparing Geraldine 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
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens910
Age of the Population810
Well-Paid Single Women68
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Well-Paid Single Men35
Racial Diversity11
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married56
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults56
People in Middle Class or Better57
People Above Poverty36
Median Family Income35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work79
Public Transportation Use66
Short Commute Times44
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone1010
Housing Recently Built85
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
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