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Irondale, Alabama

city · Jefferson County

At a glance

13,464
Population
$255,800
Median home value (all homes)
16% below U.S. median
$292,782
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,320/mo
Median rent
2% below U.S. median
$72,343
Median household income
8% below U.S. median
22.3 min
Average commute
95.3%
Homes with broadband
66.38%
Locations with fiber available
8.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing2% above
Goods & services3% below
Utilities12% above
Taxes19% above
Insurance7% below
Commute cost26% below
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 college8 mi
Nearest technical college9 mi
High school graduates92.9%
College graduates42.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Irondale Commercial Development Authority
The Irondale Commercial Development Authority partners with the City of Irondale to create economic development opportunities that expand the tax base of the community and serve existing and prospective businesses in Irondale. The CDA provides assistance to businesses looking to locate in Irondale and promotes local businesses and community organizations.
county Jefferson County Eco & Industrial Dev
Jefferson County EIDA provides an inventory of commercial sites for new and expanding businesses in Jefferson County, Alabama. It describes itself as a one-stop shop for business assistance, offering information on available properties, utilities, soil studies, and ready-to-go locations.
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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