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Shorter, AL
B
Population: 306
Home Price: $73,800
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Overview
Shorter is a village in the state of Alabama with a population of 306. The cost of living is very low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Shorter has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Village
Living Costs:
Very Low Cost
Employment:
(F) Poor
Cultural Diversity:
(B) Good
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(F) Poor
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
15.1 minutes
Walkability:
(F) Poor
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Shorter, AL
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Shorter
Alabama
United States
Per Capita Income
$22,878
$26,163
$32,693
Median Household Income
$39,583
$51,091
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
15.2%
6.7%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
9.5%
13.9%
10.5%
Age
Shorter
Alabama
United States
Median Age
64.5
41.9
42.3
Gender
Shorter
Alabama
United States
Male
54.9%
48.6%
49.8%
Female
45.1%
51.4%
50.2%
Race
Shorter
Alabama
United States
White
20.6%
70.2%
80.3%
Black or African American
78.8%
24.2%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
0.4%
2.7%
Asian
0.0%
0.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
0.0%
1.5%
2.7%
Multiracial
0.7%
2.9%
5.2%
Housing Information
Shorter
Alabama
United States
Median Home Price
$73,800
$131,174
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$331
$527
$801
Family Households
32.0%
32.0%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
32.0%
32.0%
26.2%
Homeowners
81.0%
74.0%
72.9%
Renters
19.0%
26.0%
27.1%
Education
Shorter
Alabama
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
19.9%
10.9%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
44.3%
44.3%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
15.5%
21.7%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
7.4%
9.0%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
4.4%
11.2%
15.0%
Proficiency
Shorter
Alabama
United States
Mathematics
17.0%
44.1%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
27.0%
42.9%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Shorter
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
Shorter
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 Shorter, AL
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
steak
sandwich
craft beer
athlete
nature
creation
spending time
drama
lifestyle
nature
lakes
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