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Fort Payne, AL
B+
Population: 14,730
Home Price: $134,700
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Overview
Fort Payne is a small city in the state of Alabama with a population of 14,730. Fort Payne has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(B) Good
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(D) Fair
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
20.1 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Fort Payne, AL
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Fort Payne
Alabama
United States
Per Capita Income
$25,767
$26,163
$32,693
Median Household Income
$44,330
$51,091
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
6.9%
6.7%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
15.9%
13.9%
10.5%
Age
Fort Payne
Alabama
United States
Median Age
39.8
41.9
42.3
Gender
Fort Payne
Alabama
United States
Male
48.2%
48.6%
49.8%
Female
51.8%
51.4%
50.2%
Race
Fort Payne
Alabama
United States
White
83.1%
70.2%
80.3%
Black or African American
2.9%
24.2%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
1.5%
0.4%
2.7%
Asian
0.1%
0.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
10.4%
1.5%
2.7%
Multiracial
2.1%
2.9%
5.2%
Housing Information
Fort Payne
Alabama
United States
Median Home Price
$134,700
$131,174
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$464
$527
$801
Family Households
47.0%
47.0%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
30.4%
30.4%
26.2%
Homeowners
65.0%
74.0%
72.9%
Renters
35.0%
26.0%
27.1%
Education
Fort Payne
Alabama
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
10.7%
10.9%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
28.6%
28.6%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
19.3%
21.7%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
11.9%
9.0%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
9.7%
11.2%
15.0%
Proficiency
Fort Payne
Alabama
United States
Mathematics
44.7%
44.1%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
42.3%
42.9%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Fort Payne
Alabama
United States
Murder
NA
4.7
3.0
Rape
NA
17.5
38.0
Robbery
NA
31.5
40.7
Assault
NA
79.4
188.5
Property Crime
Fort Payne
Alabama
United States
Burglary
NA
149.4
336.1
Theft
NA
1977.4
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
116.7
167.1
Arson
NA
2.3
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Fort Payne, AL
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
fast food
spicy food
sweet tea
delicious
ice cream
chickfila
beer
bbq
nutrition
grassfed beef
chili
tamales
chili doritos
cravings
steak
mcdonalds
fried rice
pretzels
margaritas
taco
football
high school football
college football
flag football
basketball
fitness
college basketball
baseball
softball
country music
soccer
video games
volleyball
teams
outdoors
aswa allstate
coaching
coaches
nfl
pro wrestling
home decor
childrens books
designs
photography
collection
creative
collections
artists
nft
artistry
illustrations
comic
posters
canvas
comics
drawing
spending time
fitness
single dad
video games
investor real estate
books
outdoors
side hustle
adventures
nascar
cosplay
photography
anime cosplay
memes
nerdy
anime
junk
pokmon
amateur photography
warhammer
recreation
outdoor
sports
fitness wellness
ondemand
tv
pro wrestling
quality content
photography
creative
television
hollywood
uncensored
lifestyle
hiphoprap
broadcasts
producer
djs
networking
ent
parks recreation
recreation area
playgrounds
recreation areas
outdoor fitness
recreation programs
summer
sports
rec
mountain
youth ages
space
warm weather
pool
beach
fire pit
conservation
photography
winter
visitors
home decor
retail
etsy shop
gas station
store located
pre order
drive thru
designs
decor
affordable prices
coasters
discounts
cashier
collections
dealership
merch
mercantile
afterpay
walmart
souvenirs
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