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Anderson, Alabama

town · Etowah County (primary) , Cherokee County, Lauderdale County

At a glance

410
Population
$304,300
Median home value (all homes)
0% above U.S. median
$231,633
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$900/mo
Median rent
33% below U.S. median
$110,682
Median household income
41% above U.S. median
32.4 min
Average commute
97.8%
Homes with broadband
99.43%
Locations with fiber available
0.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 105 — 5% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing18% above
Goods & services3% below
Utilities14% above
Taxes19% above
Insurance7% below
Commute cost8% above
For business: Alabama is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

High school graduates98.7%
College graduates26.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Gadsden-Etowah County Industrial Dev
Gadsden-Etowah County Industrial Development Authority is an industrial development authority for Gadsden, Alabama, with pages for location, sites and buildings, workforce, targeted industries, quality of life, and contact information.
county Cherokee County Industrial Development Authority
The Cherokee County IDA provides assistance to new and existing industries and developers, encouraging growth within Cherokee County. It aims to attract new industry, retail development, and other positive economic development projects, and to provide support for existing industry.
region North Alabama Industrial Development Association
NAIDA is a regional economic development organization dedicated to supporting companies and site location consultants in identifying optimal locations within North Alabama’s dynamic and business-ready communities. The site serves as a comprehensive resource for site selection across 13 counties with a searchable database, county profiles, and industry insights.
state Alabama Association of Reg Councils
A public nonprofit organization representing municipalities and counties in Alabama through the membership of the 12 regional councils, promoting regional planning and economic development, coordinating statewide planning and economic development initiatives and hosting an annual training conference.
state Alabama Development Office
The Alabama Department of Commerce’s Made in Alabama initiative promotes investment and business growth in the state, offering resources, incentives, and project assistance while coordinating workforce development and global business efforts.
state Eco Dev Partnership of Alabama
EDPA is a private, non-profit organization that supports Alabama’s economic development efforts focusing on business attraction and expansion, innovation and entrepreneurship, talent attraction and retention, business intelligence and research, and policy.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes