Moving to
Alexander City.

$721/mo median rent

Rent here is genuinely low, with median rent around $721 a month. Factoring in local incomes, the value gets even better. Money stretches further here than in most of the country. Home prices here are genuinely accessible, with a median around $155,000. That kind of affordability is rare in today's market.

3.1% county unemployment

Unemployment in Tallapoosa County is 3.1%, a little below the national average of 4.3%. That's the county-wide rate; BLS doesn't measure a place this size on its own.

809 violent crimes per 100k

Crime is a real factor here, with violent rates significantly above the national average. That doesn't make the whole city a write-off, but it does mean specific neighborhoods deserve real research before signing a lease.

20 min average commute

Commutes are reasonable, averaging 19.5 minutes. Nothing heroic, and there's still time left over for a life after work. 9 in 10 workers drive to work.

1 hospital

There's one Medicare-certified hospital inside city limits, rated 3.0 out of 5 by Medicare. Hospitals in neighboring towns aren't counted here.

20% bachelor's degree or higher

College degree attainment runs below average at 20%. That tends to reflect a more trade and working-class economy, which can be great or limiting depending on the industry.

5 public schools inside the boundary

There are 5 public schools inside the boundary and 1 private school. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17:1, slightly above the national average of 16:1.

The nearest national park or historic site is Horseshoe Bend National Military Park (12 miles away). There are 6 national parks and sites within a day's drive.