Gardendale, AL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Overall Quality Of Life
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

14,021

Unemployment

2.8%

Poverty

9.2%

Median Home

$184,200

Median Income

$75,170

Median Rent

$998

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Gardendale SnackAbility

7
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

8.5/10

Housing

Affordability

8.5

Diversity

Safety

N/A

Amenities

Education

Commute

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Gardendale, AL Cost Of Living

95
Gardendale's Overall Cost Of Living

0.9x
Lower Than The National Average

Living Expense	Gardendale	Alabama	National Average
Overall	95	90	100

Services	101	98	100
Groceries	94	98	100
Health	93	92	100
Housing	89	73	100
Transportation	96	91	100
Utilities	99	103	100

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Gardendale, AL Photos

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Rankings for Gardendale in Alabama

Ranks #22 in Best Places To Live In Alabama

Ranks #25 in Richest Cities In Alabama

Ranks #31 in Cheapest Places To Live In Alabama

Map Of Gardendale, AL

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Population over time in Gardendale

Year	Population	% Change
2020	14,021	1.1%
2019	13,875	0.6%
2018	13,799	0.4%
2017	13,750	-0.1%
2016	13,763	-0.3%
2015	13,809	0.2%
2014	13,779	0.3%
2013	13,743	0.9%
2012	13,624	1.5%
2011	13,420	-

Race / Ethnicity in Gardendale

White

81.1% (11,366)

African American

9.4% (1,321)

American Indian

0.4% (54)

Asian

0.6% (84)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

1.3% (186)

Two Or More

4.1% (575)

Hispanic

3.1% (435)

Race	Gardendale	AL	USA
White	81.1%	65.2%	60.1%
African American	9.4%	26.4%	12.2%
American Indian	0.4%	0.4%	0.6%
Asian	0.6%	1.4%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	1.3%	0.2%	0.3%
Two Or More	4.1%	1.9%	2.8%
Hispanic	3.1%	4.4%	18.2%

Gender in Gardendale

Female

52.7% (7,391)

Male

47.3% (6,629)

Gender	Gardendale	AL	USA
Female	52.7%	51.7%	50.8%
Male	47.3%	48.3%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Gardendale for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

3.0% (420)

9-12th Grade

5.0% (701)

High School / GED

27.0% (3,785)

Some College

22.0% (3,084)

Associate's Degree

13.0% (1,822)

Bachelor's Degree

20.0% (2,804)

Master's Degree

6.0% (841)

Professional Degree

3.0% (420)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (140)

Education	Gardendale	AL	USA
< 9th Grade	3.0%	4.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	5.0%	9.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	27.0%	30.0%	27.0%
Some College	22.0%	22.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	13.0%	9.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	20.0%	16.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	6.0%	7.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	3.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Gardendale, Alabama

Less than $10,000

4.9% (68,878)

$10,000 to $14,999

2.7% (37,309)

$15,000 to $24,999

4.5% (62,617)

$25,000 to $34,999

8.3% (116,102)

$35,000 to $49,999

12.3% (172,457)

$50,000 to $74,999

17.2% (240,553)

$75,000 to $99,999

15.9% (223,595)

$100,000 to $149,999

18.4% (257,512)

$150,000 to $199,999

6.4% (90,012)

$200,000 or more

9.5% (133,061)

Income	Gardendale	AL	USA
Less than $10,000	4.9%	8.1%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	2.7%	5.6%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	4.5%	10.9%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	8.3%	10.5%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	12.3%	13.2%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	17.2%	17.5%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	15.9%	11.8%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	18.4%	13.1%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	6.4%	4.9%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	9.5%	4.4%	8.3%