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Midfield, Alabama

city · Jefferson County

At a glance

5,045
Population
$107,600
Median home value (all homes)
65% below U.S. median
$81,958
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,244/mo
Median rent
8% below U.S. median
$52,755
Median household income
33% below U.S. median
23.8 min
Average commute
83.3%
Homes with broadband
64.83%
Locations with fiber available
7.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 87 — 13% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing47% below
Goods & services3% below
Utilities21% above
Taxes19% above
Insurance7% below
Commute cost21% below
For business: Alabama is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college1 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates89.9%
College graduates15.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

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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