Here's what it costs to live in Gadsden, Alabama, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $808 per month, while the typical home is valued around $116,800. Households earn a median of $40,345 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$40,345
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$808
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$116,800
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$639
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$792
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$927
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,124
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
33,374
Latest estimate
Median Age
38.6 yrs
Census ACS
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
6
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$776
Per month
Avg Home Value
$147,900
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 35901 | — | $768 | $167,200 |
| ZIP 35903 | — | $787 | $145,900 |
| ZIP 35904 | — | $727 | $94,700 |
| ZIP 35905 | — | $774 | $166,400 |
| ZIP 35906 | — | $959 | $188,500 |
| ZIP 35954 | — | $641 | $124,700 |
January Avg
45°F
July Avg
80°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
29.1
poor
Hospitals
3
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
83.2%
The cost of living index for Gadsden is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Gadsden is $808 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Gadsden is $40,345 per year.
The median home value in Gadsden is $116,800 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Air quality data for Gadsden is not yet available.
Tax data for Alabama is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
