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Cost of living in Gardendale summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Gardendale. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Alabama. Key points include:
The cost of living in Gardendale is 100 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Gardendale is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Gardendale is $266,522.
The median income in Gardendale is $82,192.
Gardendale's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Gardendale Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Gardendale | Alabama | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 95 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 96 | 100 |
| Health | 100 | 74 | 100 |
| Housing | 100 | 96 | 100 |
| Transportation | 96 | 95 | 100 |
| Utilities | 96 | 95 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Gardendale, AL Weather
The average high in Gardendale is 73.6° and the average low is 51.4°.
There are 78.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 56.2 inches of precipitation each year with 1.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Gardendale |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 73.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 51.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 78.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 56.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 1.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Gardendale Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Gardendale
The current population in Gardendale is 16,534. The population has increased 23.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16,534 | 2.6% |
| 2023 | 16,110 | 0.4% |
| 2022 | 16,051 | 0.8% |
| 2021 | 15,920 | 13.5% |
| 2020 | 14,021 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 14,016 | 1.0% |
| 2018 | 13,875 | 0.6% |
| 2017 | 13,799 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 13,750 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 13,763 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 13,809 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 13,779 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 13,743 | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 13,624 | 1.5% |
| 2010 | 13,420 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Gardendale
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Gardendale is:
69.7% White with 11,524 White residents.
21.2% African American with 3,504 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 18 American Indian residents.
0.4% Asian with 58 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
2.6% Other with 431 Other residents.
3.8% Two Or More with 635 Two Or More residents.
2.2% Hispanic with 364 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Gardendale | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.7% | 63.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 21.2% | 25.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 1.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.6% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.8% | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.2% | 5.6% | 19.3% |
Gender in Gardendale
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Gardendale is 54.8% female with 9,066 female residents.
Gardendale is 45.2% male with 7,468 male residents.
| Gender | Gardendale | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.8% | 51.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 45.2% | 48.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Gardendale for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Gardendale completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Gardendale completed 9-12th grade.
27.0% of adults in Gardendale completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Gardendale completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Gardendale completed associate's degree.
19.0% of adults in Gardendale completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Gardendale completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Gardendale completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Gardendale completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Gardendale | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 17.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Gardendale, Alabama
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1.8% of households in Gardendale earn Less than $10,000.
0.9% of households in Gardendale earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.5% of households in Gardendale earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.2% of households in Gardendale earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.6% of households in Gardendale earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.6% of households in Gardendale earn $50,000 to $74,999.
16.0% of households in Gardendale earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.6% of households in Gardendale earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.1% of households in Gardendale earn $150,000 to $199,999.
10.6% of households in Gardendale earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Gardendale | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.8% | 6.3% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.9% | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.5% | 8.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.2% | 8.5% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.6% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.6% | 16.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.0% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.6% | 15.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.1% | 7.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 10.6% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
