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Margaret, Alabama

city · St. Clair County

At a glance

5,877
Population
$230,900
Median home value (all homes)
24% below U.S. median
$1,117/mo
Median rent
17% below U.S. median
$101,802
Median household income
30% above U.S. median
33.1 min
Average commute
98.3%
Homes with broadband
59.35%
Locations with fiber available
1.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 99 — 1% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing6% below
Goods & services3% below
Utilities20% 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 college22 mi
Nearest community college14 mi
Nearest technical college20 mi
High school graduates87.9%
College graduates20.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county St Clair-Blount Economic Development Council
The St. Clair County Economic Development Council is the economic development organization for St. Clair County and its municipalities. It facilitates industrial, commercial, workforce, and leadership development, supports existing businesses, attracts new investment, and works to create jobs and improve quality of life.
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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