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There were 63 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. Alexander City is in the United States; its population was 14,606 in July 2026. In July 2026, 41.1% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing. Foreign-born residents accounted for 3.5% of the population in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1923 sources

Population14,515people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,643EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent633.7EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate6.35%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime4,612offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 191% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean5.72µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Alexander City?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

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Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$721 per month, while the median home value was US$155,000 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 63%, and the vacancy rate was 15.1% in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Alexander City recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet19Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan20Official · national market
Median gross rent$721/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent41.08 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)15.09 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)664.8 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent633.7 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes451 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is Alexander City a good place to live?

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Remote worker49%strong on work, weak on safety · range 40–58%
Skilled employee54%strong on work, weak on safety · range 45–63%
Student53%strong on cost, weak on work · range 43–63%
Family52%strong on family, weak on cost · range 43–61%
Retirement48%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 37–59%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

3.6% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 517 of 14,515 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$47,022 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Alexander City is 6.4%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income47,022 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband63.11 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription84.14 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription4.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet11.6 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet3.84 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,643 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)21Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)2,879 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov8Official
Unemployment rate6.35 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Alexander City?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €2,879 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,548of €2,294 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,294
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €665
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,548
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Alexander City Salary needed to live in Alexander City

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Alexander City. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Alexander City. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher85.07 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools11 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
School enrolment, share of residents22.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio1 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents63 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations1,879 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Alexander City when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesAlexander City highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Alexander City highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Alexander City4,612
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents4,612 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Recorded violent crimes116 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time19.5 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.97 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.35 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work0.28 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportALX3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official
Distance to nearest airport3 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Alexander City. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Alexander City.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Alexander City is 5.7 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean5.72 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202423Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 13.33 · Feb 15.61 · Mar 20.06 · Apr 24.06 · May 27.94 · Jun 31.22 · Jul 32.89 · Aug 32.33 · Sep 29.83 · Oct 24.83 · Nov 19.11 · Dec 14.67 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00010160 (ALEXANDER CITY)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 0.056 · Feb 1.78 · Mar 5.28 · Apr 9.11 · May 14.33 · Jun 18.94 · Jul 20.94 · Aug 20.33 · Sep 17.06 · Oct 10.44 · Nov 4.61 · Dec 1.61 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00010160 (ALEXANDER CITY)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 6.72 · Feb 8.72 · Mar 12.67 · Apr 16.56 · May 21.17 · Jun 25.06 · Jul 26.94 · Aug 26.33 · Sep 23.44 · Oct 17.61 · Nov 11.89 · Dec 8.11 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 145.3 · Feb 139.4 · Mar 143.3 · Apr 117.9 · May 113.3 · Jun 120.9 · Jul 132.3 · Aug 119.4 · Sep 92.46 · Oct 72.64 · Nov 111.8 · Dec 138.9 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00010160 (ALEXANDER CITY)16Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading29.8 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean8.7 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites3 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation1,384 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature26.22 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature16.72 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature9.54 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Little Rock ±1.1 °C. Elsewhere: Reims (France) ±6.2 °C, Werl (Germany) ±6.6 °C, Saanich (Canada) ±6.7 °C, Bremerhaven (Germany) ±6.9 °C, Cottbus (Germany) ±7.1 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share3.09 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents517 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density121.7 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population14,515 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program18Official
Population covered by crime statistics14,343 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value155,000 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes62.95 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate55.06 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad3.54 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents0.45 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents3.09 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage59.54 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage75.1 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance9.15 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher20.17 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available91.3 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over5,745 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home4.56 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans76.25 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Alexander City

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Auburn as an Alexander City alternative in the same region

57 km away, better on 3 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2. Median gross pay, region cannot be compared like for like.

  • Residents: 85,113 Auburn vs 14,515 Alexander City+486%
  • Foreign residents: 8.0% Auburn vs 3.1% Alexander City+160%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,086 Auburn vs 4,612 Alexander City−76%
  • Unemployment: 3.2% Auburn vs 6.4% Alexander City−49%
  • Median gross pay, region: €2,887 Auburn vs €2,879 Alexander Cityno percentage
  • Median gross pay, city: €2,348 Auburn vs €2,643 Alexander City−11%
  • Nearest airport: 4.0 km Auburn vs 3.0 km Alexander City+33%
Full comparisonMore about Auburn

Draper as an Alexander City alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 2450 km, better on 4 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2.

  • Nearest airport: 31.0 km Draper vs 3.0 km Alexander City+933%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,154 Draper vs €2,643 Alexander City+57%
  • Residents: 50,652 Draper vs 14,515 Alexander City+249%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,273 Draper vs 4,612 Alexander City−72%
  • Unemployment: 2.4% Draper vs 6.4% Alexander City−62%
  • Foreign residents: 6.0% Draper vs 3.1% Alexander City+95%
  • Annual PM2.5: 8.2 µg/m³ Draper vs 5.7 µg/m³ Alexander City+43%
Full comparisonMore about Draper

Alternative cities in United States

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Common questions

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What is the typical salary around Alexander City?

The median gross salary is 2,879 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Alexander City?

The unemployment rate is 6.35 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Alexander City?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 5.72 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Alexander City?

Police recorded 4,612 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Alexander City?

The published population is 14,515 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Alexander City?

517 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Alexander City a good place to live?

Alexander City may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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  title = {Alexander City, United States: population, rent, salary},
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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  9. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  3. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00010160 (ALEXANDER CITY) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  7. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  8. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  9. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  10. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  11. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  12. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  13. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26

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