Shorter, AL B

Population: 306
Home Price: $73,800

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

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

  • steak
  • sandwich
  • craft beer
  • athlete
  • nature
  • creation
  • spending time
  • drama
  • lifestyle
  • nature
  • lakes

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