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Cost of living in Fort Payne summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Fort Payne. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Alabama. Key points include:
The cost of living in Fort Payne is 90 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Fort Payne is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Fort Payne is $203,034.
The median income in Fort Payne is $47,479.
Fort Payne's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Fort Payne Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Fort Payne | Alabama | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 95 | 100 |
| Groceries | 102 | 96 | 100 |
| Health | 70 | 74 | 100 |
| Housing | 96 | 96 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 95 | 100 |
| Utilities | 102 | 95 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Fort Payne, AL Weather
The average high in Fort Payne is 69.0° and the average low is 47.5°.
There are 79.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 55.3 inches of precipitation each year with 2.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Fort Payne |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 69.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 47.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 79.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 55.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 2.8 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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3 Reviews & Comments About Fort Payne
I do not understand why Fort Payne is on this list. There's virtually no violent crime whatsover, the schools have state of the art security systems and the place is becoming a center for local music scenes to take off. The only thing I could possibly think of that's wrong with this place is the high amount of undocumented immigrants. But if you're like me and love Mexican women, it's not a problem.
I'm from Scottsboro Alabama and I moved to Fort Payne for two years. I can tell you that Fort Payne was like Utopia to me.
And there's also no way Gasden is worse than Birmingham, this is madness.
I'm from fort Payne and it is not crummy there are tons of places for jobs and the house like never get broke into the schools are great as well
The worst thing about this small rural town- Is good healthcare and no decent hospitals. Chattanooga, Gadsden or Huntsville is where you need to go in case of severe life threatening emergency. Otherwise, young families would do great here but not so much for the chronically ill or elderly. That's why I try to grow most all my food but since I'm getting older, I'd rather move to a more upscale rural area in a different state. But plenty of good stuff to say about Fort Payne AL as well.
No crime at all on lookout mountain.
I don't see many high paying jobs but I'm retired so I am not looking. It's a great place to raise children because there's no crime like in big cities or really busy counties. There lots to do outside to get kids off the internet so much. That's important in my opinion in today's world.
Schools are good if you help your child with homework. You can pass the test for graduation and still remain not too Smart. So I suggest that you work with your child and make sure they're getting help with good education but this is the same everywhere. If parents aren't involved with they're children and the schools then your going to get less no matter where you live.
Very small class room size. The kids stay in one school until high school. So they don't have to switch schools so often.
Again, help your children with home work and ask the teacher to give your children harder more challenging studies if they're ready to move up and on.
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Fort Payne Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Fort Payne
The current population in Fort Payne is 14,927. The population has increased 7.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14,927 | 0.3% |
| 2023 | 14,886 | 0.5% |
| 2022 | 14,815 | 0.6% |
| 2021 | 14,730 | 4.7% |
| 2020 | 14,063 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 14,115 | 0.8% |
| 2018 | 14,006 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 14,017 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 14,101 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 14,112 | -0.0% |
| 2014 | 14,115 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 14,108 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 14,068 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 13,997 | 1.0% |
| 2010 | 13,862 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Fort Payne
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Fort Payne is:
71.5% White with 10,670 White residents.
1.3% African American with 194 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 17 American Indian residents.
0.2% Asian with 28 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.4% Other with 214 Other residents.
1.8% Two Or More with 266 Two Or More residents.
23.7% Hispanic with 3,538 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Fort Payne | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.5% | 63.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.3% | 25.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 1.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.8% | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 23.7% | 5.6% | 19.3% |
Gender in Fort Payne
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Fort Payne is 53.7% female with 8,023 female residents.
Fort Payne is 46.3% male with 6,904 male residents.
| Gender | Fort Payne | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 51.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.3% | 48.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Fort Payne for adults over 25
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13.0% of adults in Fort Payne completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Fort Payne completed 9-12th grade.
29.0% of adults in Fort Payne completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Fort Payne completed some college.
15.0% of adults in Fort Payne completed associate's degree.
9.0% of adults in Fort Payne completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Fort Payne completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Fort Payne completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Fort Payne completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Fort Payne | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 13.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 15.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9.0% | 17.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Fort Payne, Alabama
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8.1% of households in Fort Payne earn Less than $10,000.
4.7% of households in Fort Payne earn $10,000 to $14,999.
12.9% of households in Fort Payne earn $15,000 to $24,999.
14.0% of households in Fort Payne earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.7% of households in Fort Payne earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.0% of households in Fort Payne earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.1% of households in Fort Payne earn $75,000 to $99,999.
11.3% of households in Fort Payne earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.1% of households in Fort Payne earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.0% of households in Fort Payne earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Fort Payne | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.1% | 6.3% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.7% | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.9% | 8.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 14.0% | 8.5% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.7% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.0% | 16.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.1% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.3% | 15.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.1% | 7.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.0% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
