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Albertville.
About
Life in Albertville
Albertville is a community of 22,584 people in Alabama. The median household income is $56,099, median rent runs about $872 per month, and median home values are around $188,400. Unemployment is low at 2.4%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Albertville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
18.2%
Foreign-Born
14.0%
Broadband Internet
93.9%
of households
Population Growth
+5.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics14.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Albertville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Albertville, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (46.0%), and 26.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
29.8%
of residents
65 and Older
15.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
37.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.1%
of households
Married Couples
44.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.80
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 13% below AL average
Rent, home values, and income in Albertville
In Albertville, rent runs 13% below the AL average, and home values are 10% below the AL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
49.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.2%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$690
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
69.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1980
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $213,401 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below AL average
Unemployment in Albertville
Unemployment in Marshall County, which includes Albertville, is 0.5 percentage points lower than the AL average.
Unemployment rate
Albertville: Marshall County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Marshall County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Albertville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute19.7 min avg
How Albertville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Albertville, most residents drive alone to work (84%), and 80% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 41 mi
Huntsville International Airport (HSV)
Small hub843k passengers boarded in 2025
- 110 mi
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Major hub51.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 31% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Albertville runs 31% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
228.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,366.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Albertville Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 28 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
87.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Marshall County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Marshall County, which includes Albertville, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 28 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | Thunderstorm Wind | $8.2M |
| 2024 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $87,500 |
| 2023 | 28 | Frost/Freeze | $123,000 |
| 2022 | 14 | Winter Weather | $11,100 |
| 2021 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $15,100 |
| 2020 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5,200 |
| 2019 | 18 | Frost/Freeze | $700 |
| 2018 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $25,800 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Marshall County, county-wide
Air Quality45 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Etowah County, AL (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 18 miles from Albertville) is typically good — 223 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
45
Good Days
223
per year
Moderate Days
140
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Etowah County, AL (18 mi away)
Climate87°F summers, 35°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Albertville has warm summers (avg high 87°F) and mild winters (avg low 35°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
71°/51°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
87°/70°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
73°/54°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
52°/35°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
58.6"
Annual Snowfall
0.9"
Hot Days/Year
49
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
44
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
108
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°F | 33°F | 5.46" |
| Feb | 54°F | 35°F | 5.74" |
| Mar | 63°F | 43°F | 5.36" |
| Apr | 72°F | 50°F | 4.84" |
| May | 79°F | 60°F | 4.75" |
| Jun | 86°F | 68°F | 4.51" |
| Jul | 89°F | 71°F | 4.20" |
| Aug | 88°F | 71°F | 3.99" |
| Sep | 83°F | 65°F | 4.46" |
| Oct | 73°F | 54°F | 3.28" |
| Nov | 62°F | 42°F | 4.24" |
| Dec | 53°F | 36°F | 5.90" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Albertville
Uninsured
13.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Albertville's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Marshall Medical Centers
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.1 mi away · Boaz
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education18.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Albertville
Albertville's student/teacher ratio is 18.5:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 21.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
21.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Little River Canyon National Preserve, 35 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Albertville
Albertville has 7 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Little River Canyon National Preserve (35 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Little River Canyon National Preserve
National Preserve
35 mi awayFreedom Riders National Monument
National Monument
47 mi awayRussell Cave National Monument
National Monument
54 mi awayBirmingham Civil Rights National Monument
National Monument
62 mi awayChickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
National Military Park
70 mi awayHorseshoe Bend National Military Park
National Military Park
93 mi awayKennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
95 mi awayPublic Libraries in Albertville
Albertville Public Library
200 Jackson Street, Albertville
Cities Near Albertville
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Albertville FAQ
Is Albertville, Alabama affordable?⌄
Albertville's median rent is $872/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $56,099/year. Median home value is $188,400.
Is Albertville, Alabama safe?⌄
Albertville's violent crime rate was 228 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1366 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Albertville, Alabama?⌄
Marshall County, which includes Albertville, has an unemployment rate of 2.4%, which is strong — well below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Albertville, Alabama?⌄
The cost of living in Albertville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $872/month and median household income is $56,099/year. The median home value is $188,400. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Albertville, Alabama?⌄
The average commute in Albertville is 20 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from