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Living in Gadsden

The city had 15 schools in 2026. Median gross rent was US$808 per month, while the median home value was US$116,800 in July 2026. In July 2026, Gadsden had a population of 33,374. There were 263 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1928 sources

Population33,367people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary1,993EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent710.2EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate7.24%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime3,159offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 99% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean8.67µg/m³country median 7.0 — 24% aboveOfficial source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

More recorded crime than 84% of American cities that publish it and dirtier air than 84% of American cities that publish it.

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

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

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Gadsden.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Owner occupation was 55.7%, and the vacancy rate was 22.8% in July 2026. 51.2% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month5 published recurring costs, € per month
Gadsden recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Private kindergarten€1234
Utilities, 85 m² flat€175
Internet, 60 Mbps€62
Mobile plan, 10 GB€26
Fitness club€17

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Fitness club membership, monthly17.41 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Gadsden (Wayback Machine capture 20250518202723)28Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited62.11 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Gadsden (Wayback Machine capture 20250518202723)28Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly1,234 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Gadsden (Wayback Machine capture 20250518202723)28Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB26.12 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Gadsden (Wayback Machine capture 20250518202723)28Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home174.8 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Gadsden (Wayback Machine capture 20250518202723)28Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross rent$808/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent51.18 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)22.81 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)745 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 rent710.2 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes702 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is Gadsden a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker46%strong on work, weak on safety · range 38–54%
Skilled employee52%strong on work, weak on safety · range 43–61%
Student51%strong on education, weak on work · range 41–61%
Family49%strong on family, weak on cost · range 40–58%
Retirement46%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 36–56%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

4.2% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,386 of 33,367 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$40,345 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Gadsden is 7.2%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income40,345 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband61.83 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription86.27 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription2.32 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet11.36 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet6.59 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary1,993 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)2,709 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov20Official
Unemployment rate7.24 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Gadsden?

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

regional median gross pay: €2,709 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,161of €2,169 take-home
  • Rent
  • Utilities
  • 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.€2,169
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− €745
Public transport passnot published for this city—
Utilities, 85 m²€175 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Gadsden (Wayback Machine capture 20250518202723) · 2025-12-31− €175
Internet€62 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Gadsden (Wayback Machine capture 20250518202723) · 2025-12-31− €62
Mobile plan€26 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Gadsden (Wayback Machine capture 20250518202723) · 2025-12-31− €26
Left overbefore the bill this city does not publish€1,161
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Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Gadsden. 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 Gadsden. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher82.23 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools15 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official
School enrolment, share of residents24.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio4 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents263 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations4,044 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Gadsden 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 citiesGadsden highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Gadsden highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Gadsden3,159
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents3,159 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Recorded violent crimes131 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time20.74 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.06 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work2 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportGAD3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official
Distance to nearest airport9 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Gadsden. 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.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Gadsden.

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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 Gadsden is 8.7 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 mean8.67 µg/m³country median 7.031 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 20249Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 11.56 · Feb 14.06 · Mar 18.89 · Apr 23.83 · May 27.78 · Jun 31 · Jul 32.72 · Aug 32.39 · Sep 29.61 · Oct 24.11 · Nov 17.78 · Dec 13.11 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average night-time low by monthJan 0.444 · Feb 2.33 · Mar 6.28 · Apr 10.22 · May 15.22 · Jun 19.94 · Jul 21.78 · Aug 21.33 · Sep 17.94 · Oct 11.39 · Nov 5.17 · Dec 2.06 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average temperature by monthJan 6 · Feb 8.17 · Mar 12.61 · Apr 17.06 · May 21.5 · Jun 25.5 · Jul 27.22 · Aug 26.89 · Sep 23.78 · Oct 17.78 · Nov 11.5 · Dec 7.56 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 144.8 · Feb 131.6 · Mar 137.2 · Apr 128.8 · May 121.7 · Jun 115.8 · Jul 119.6 · Aug 114 · Sep 114.3 · Oct 89.15 · Nov 108 · Dec 139.2 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading28.6 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean9.79 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation852.5 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature26.95 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature17.47 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature9.5 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Little Rock ±0.7 °C. Elsewhere: Reims (France) ±6.2 °C, Saanich (Canada) ±6.6 °C, Werl (Germany) ±6.6 °C, Bremerhaven (Germany) ±6.9 °C, Amagasaki (Japan) ±2.2 °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 share3.19 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents1,386 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Transit service area population61,709 people4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Population density344.1 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population33,367 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program19Official
Population covered by crime statistics32,894 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value116,800 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes55.68 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate51.76 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad4.15 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents0.96 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents3.19 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage59.54 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage73.3 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance16.8 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher15.48 %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 available92.64 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database2 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit passenger trips, 202269,313 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit vehicles in peak service, 202218 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over12,354 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home4.19 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans81.88 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Gadsden

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.

Southside as a Gadsden alternative in the same region

12 km away, better on 4 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Median gross pay, city: €3,285 Southside vs €1,993 Gadsden+65%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 425 Southside vs 3,159 Gadsden−87%
  • Unemployment: 2.9% Southside vs 7.2% Gadsden−60%
  • Foreign residents: 0.2% Southside vs 3.2% Gadsden−93%
  • Residents: 9,718 Southside vs 33,367 Gadsden−71%
  • Nearest airport: 8.0 km Southside vs 9.0 km Gadsden−11%
  • Annual PM2.5: 8.7 µg/m³ Southside vs 8.7 µg/m³ Gadsdensame level
Full comparisonMore about Southside

Plainfield as a Gadsden alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 867 km, better on 6 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0.

  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €1,993 Gadsden+142%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 3,159 Gadsden−77%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €2,709 Gadsden+49%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 7.2% Gadsden−48%
  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 3.2% Gadsden+91%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 33,367 Gadsden+50%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³ Plainfield vs 8.7 µg/m³ Gadsden−10%
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Cities near Gadsden

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Gadsden, nearest in population first.

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Meridian33,370 residentsGarfield33,353 residentsWest Odessa33,340 residentsMcDonough33,395 residentsLong Branch33,321 residentsKaysville33,307 residents

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Gadsden in rankings

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Gadsden?

The median gross salary is 2,709 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Gadsden?

The unemployment rate is 7.24 %. 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 Gadsden?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 8.67 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. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Gadsden?

Police recorded 3,159 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 Gadsden?

The published population is 33,367 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Gadsden?

1,386 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 Gadsden a good place to live?

Gadsden 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.

Which cities are near Gadsden?

Rainbow City, Attalla, Glencoe, Southside are near Gadsden. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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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
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  9. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
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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
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