Census ACS 2023 · 70 cities
Richest Cities in Alabama
Income levels vary widely across Alabama's 70 major cities. Mountain Brook city leads with a median household income of $191,128. Cities with higher incomes tend to have more educated residents, stronger job markets, and higher home values. The gap between the richest and most affordable cities in Alabama can reveal important patterns about economic opportunity, cost of living, and quality of life across the state.
Source: Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
| # | City | Median Income | Home Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vestavia Hills city | $129,171 | $494,500 | 38,704 |
| 2 | Valley city | $55,422 | $130,500 | 10,406 |
| 3 | Tuscaloosa city | $48,536 | $236,600 | 107,699 |
| 4 | Trussville city | $120,794 | $351,500 | 26,182 |
| 5 | Troy city | $47,595 | $214,100 | 17,733 |
| 6 | Tillmans Corner Cdp | $52,249 | $155,000 | 17,678 |
| 7 | Talladega city | $46,820 | $116,600 | 15,041 |
| 8 | Sylacauga city | $46,384 | $156,800 | 12,388 |
| 9 | Spanish Fort city | $101,574 | $314,000 | 10,377 |
| 10 | Selma city | $32,184 | $102,500 | 17,442 |
| 11 | Scottsboro city | $52,949 | $175,700 | 15,641 |
| 12 | Saraland city | $60,577 | $210,500 | 16,304 |
| 13 | Saks Cdp | $50,529 | $113,400 | 10,727 |
| 14 | Russellville city | $52,529 | $117,300 | 10,783 |
| 15 | Rainbow City city | $59,659 | $203,600 | 10,213 |
| 16 | Prichard city | $35,331 | $79,900 | 19,121 |
| 17 | Prattville city | $79,396 | $208,500 | 38,850 |
| 18 | Pike Road town | $121,687 | $375,000 | 10,103 |
| 19 | Phenix City city | $49,715 | $160,000 | 38,477 |
| 20 | Pell City city | $73,043 | $238,100 | 13,353 |
| 21 | Pelham city | $91,904 | $278,900 | 24,510 |
| 22 | Ozark city | $46,951 | $138,600 | 14,348 |
| 23 | Oxford city | $70,065 | $164,700 | 22,063 |
| 24 | Opelika city | $58,763 | $213,700 | 31,944 |
| 25 | Northport city | $77,781 | $258,800 | 30,991 |
| 26 | Muscle Shoals city | $70,927 | $198,300 | 16,670 |
| 27 | Mountain Brook city | $191,128 | $891,300 | 22,160 |
| 28 | Moody city | $86,389 | $222,500 | 13,378 |
| 29 | Montgomery city | $55,687 | $148,500 | 198,440 |
| 30 | Mobile city | $51,090 | $170,300 | 185,097 |
| 31 | Millbrook city | $64,522 | $193,600 | 16,923 |
| 32 | Meridianville Cdp | $93,030 | $271,800 | 10,268 |
| 33 | McCalla Cdp | $83,782 | $252,800 | 13,939 |
| 34 | Madison city | $131,436 | $367,900 | 58,335 |
| 35 | Leeds city | $71,672 | $220,400 | 12,221 |
| 36 | Jasper city | $66,250 | $208,000 | 14,480 |
| 37 | Jacksonville city | $47,146 | $179,600 | 14,345 |
| 38 | Irondale city | $71,240 | $250,000 | 13,462 |
| 39 | Huntsville city | $70,778 | $263,100 | 218,814 |
| 40 | Hueytown city | $62,362 | $142,900 | 16,541 |
| 41 | Hoover city | $107,822 | $391,300 | 92,401 |
| 42 | Homewood city | $108,386 | $502,300 | 27,697 |
| 43 | Helena city | $109,590 | $292,700 | 21,452 |
| 44 | Hartselle city | $67,863 | $192,200 | 15,586 |
| 45 | Gulf Shores city | $73,873 | $367,000 | 15,785 |
| 46 | Gardendale city | $81,215 | $234,900 | 16,110 |
| 47 | Gadsden city | $38,699 | $101,900 | 33,617 |
| 48 | Fort Payne city | $48,623 | $158,100 | 14,886 |
| 49 | Foley city | $67,346 | $260,100 | 22,330 |
| 50 | Florence city | $50,396 | $174,100 | 41,231 |
| 51 | Fairhope city | $86,509 | $406,500 | 23,360 |
| 52 | Eufaula city | $45,550 | $137,400 | 12,664 |
| 53 | Enterprise city | $68,306 | $198,500 | 28,990 |
| 54 | Dothan city | $55,052 | $186,600 | 71,118 |
| 55 | Decatur city | $59,831 | $190,500 | 57,760 |
| 56 | Daphne city | $86,479 | $309,700 | 28,673 |
| 57 | Cullman city | $63,704 | $215,200 | 18,894 |
| 58 | Clay city | $86,163 | $198,400 | 10,288 |
| 59 | Chelsea city | $110,056 | $339,400 | 15,731 |
| 60 | Center Point city | $52,401 | $130,200 | 16,125 |
| 61 | Calera city | $82,441 | $214,200 | 17,188 |
| 62 | Boaz city | $49,962 | $158,200 | 10,847 |
| 63 | Birmingham city | $44,376 | $138,600 | 199,322 |
| 64 | Bessemer city | $37,844 | $129,800 | 25,655 |
| 65 | Auburn city | $56,123 | $342,400 | 78,738 |
| 66 | Athens city | $65,000 | $253,700 | 27,474 |
| 67 | Anniston city | $44,806 | $141,600 | 21,377 |
| 68 | Alexander City city | $42,367 | $135,900 | 14,686 |
| 69 | Albertville city | $57,103 | $158,900 | 22,584 |
| 70 | Alabaster city | $90,163 | $242,600 | 33,633 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Mountain Brook city is the #1 ranked city in Alabama by median household income, with a value of $191,128 according to Census ACS 2023 data.
Alabama has 70 cities with 10,000+ population tracked in Census ACS 2023 data.
All data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year estimates by the US Census Bureau.
Data from the American Community Survey 2023 5-Year estimates. Covers cities with populations of 10,000 or more in Alabama.