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Moving To Alabama

A complete guide of the state from healthcare to diversity

Should you move to Alabama?

Alabama, fondly referred to as the Heart of Dixie, is a place where Southern hospitality, history, and natural beauty thrive. Home to spectacular mountains, beautiful beaches, and bustling cities, Alabama offers an impressive range of landscapes and lifestyles.

Alabama’s economy is diverse and dynamic. Once dominated by agriculture, the state now has flourishing aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, and healthcare sectors. Huntsville, known as Rocket City, is a significant aerospace and military tech center, while Birmingham has a thriving medical research environment at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Living in Alabama is all about embracing Southern charm and the great outdoors. Whether it’s relaxing on the stunning Gulf Coast beaches, hiking in the Appalachian foothills, or visiting the historic sites of Montgomery and Selma, there’s always something to discover. The state also loves college football – when the Alabama Crimson Tide or Auburn Tigers are playing, expect everything to come to a halt!

Alabama takes pride in its education, with notable institutions such as the University of Alabama, Auburn University, and Tuskegee University offering diverse programs.

So, if a warm, hospitable state with a mix of vibrant cities, historic charm, and outdoor wonders sounds like your kind of place, Alabama could be your next destination. But, keep in mind, the summers here can get quite hot and humid!

State Capital

Montgomery

Area Code(s)

205, 251, 256, 334, 659, 938

Time Zone

Central Time Zone

Land Area (sq mi)

50,647

State Bird

Yellowhammer

Motto

Audemus jura nostra defendere (We dare defend our rights)

State Flag

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How Does Alabama Rank?

B
Diversity
A
Cost of Living
A
Home Affordability

Who Lives in Alabama?

Discover more about the people who make up the State

Total Population

National Avg 6,652,315

Population Density

99 per sq mi

National Avg 206.5 persons/square mile

How does Alabama compare?

B
Diversity Grade
White alone
64.7%
Black or African American
26.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.7%
Asian
1.6%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.1%
Hispanic or Latino
4.9%

Foreign Born Persons

3.5%

Veterans

324845

Under 5 years
5.7%
Under 18 years
21.9%
Over 65 years
18%

Alabama Climate

How’s the weather?

How Does Alabama Compare?

#16
in Sunny Days
#3
in Annual Rainfall
#31
in Daytime Humidity

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Healthcare in Alabama

How are the hospitals and care?

Major Hospitals

88

Residents Per Bed

301

Residents Per Physician

394.9

How Does Alabama Compare?

#42
in Healthcare
#40
in Available Beds
#40
in Doctors Per Resident

Alabama Metropolitans

Alabama

Birmingham-Hoover

Alabama

Huntsville

Alabama

Mobile

Alabama

Montgomery

Alabama

Tuscaloosa

Alabama

Daphne-Fairhope-Foley

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Florence-Muscle Shoals

Alabama

Auburn-Opelika

Alabama Cost of Living

How Does Alabama Compare?

4
in Cost of Living
31
in Minimum Wage
12
in Living Wage

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Housing in Alabama

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Total Households

1,902,983

Own vs. Rent

Own 69.4%
Rent 30.6%

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Median Home Value

165,200

National $440,300

Median Rent

$852

National $1,702

Average Homeownership cost

$383

Taxes, Insurance, Utilities, HOA (no mortgage)

Persons Per Household

2.57

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Alabama Schools

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8th Grade Proficiency (2022)

Ranked #46 in Mathematics

Basic Proficiency

53%

Proficient or Above

19%

Ranked #47 in Reading

Basic Proficiency

61%

Proficient or Above

22%

Education Attainment

High School Degree
87.4%
Bachelors Degree
26.7%

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Alabama Cities & Towns

Alabama Economy

The industries, jobs, and economics of the zip code

Median Household Income

$54,943

US Average $74,580

How does Alabama compare?

In Labor Force

57.4%

Poverty rate

16.1%

Private Employers

103,514

Total Employees

1,719,114

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