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Calera, Alabama

city · Shelby County (primary) , Chilton County

At a glance

17,714
Population
$235,300
Median home value (all homes)
22% below U.S. median
$257,671
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,601/mo
Median rent
19% above U.S. median
$87,194
Median household income
11% above U.S. median
33 min
Average commute
96.1%
Homes with broadband
76.53%
Locations with fiber available
2.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 100 — 0% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing5% below
Goods & services3% below
Utilities31% above
Taxes19% above
Insurance7% below
Commute cost10% above
For business: Alabama is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college6 mi
Nearest community college24 mi
Nearest technical college19 mi
High school graduates93.4%
College graduates37.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Calera
Official City of Calera page describing the city's economic development assets, industrial sites, rail access, and Main Street revitalization efforts, serving Calera businesses and site selectors.
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

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