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Goodwater, Alabama


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Goodwater, Alabama

Goodwater, Alabama, in Coosa county, is 49 miles N of Montgomery, Alabama (center to center) and 107 miles SW of Atlanta, Georgia. There are an estimated 1,633 people in the city.

The People and Families of Goodwater

In Goodwater, about 39% of adults are married. Though there are lots of families, Goodwater isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Goodwater had a median family income of $28,819.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Goodwater Housing

Approximately 79% of housing in Goodwater is owner-occupied. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the city.

Commuting

In Goodwater, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyGoodwater Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Goodwater Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Goodwater, AL

Comparing Goodwater 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
Racial Diversity86
Female Share of the Population86
Senior Citizens78
Age of the Population56
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Male Share of the Population35
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size78
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better23
People Above Poverty23
College Educated Adults22
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use89
Walking and Biking to Work67
Short Commute Times66
Working at Home24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Affordability of Rents108
Housing Recently Built73
People Living Alone66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime34
Low Property Crime24
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