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Monroeville, Alabama

city · Monroe County

At a glance

5,802
Population
$122,900
Median home value (all homes)
59% below U.S. median
$143,904
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$577/mo
Median rent
57% below U.S. median
$32,513
Median household income
59% below U.S. median
22.3 min
Average commute
75.4%
Homes with broadband
18.65%
Locations with fiber available
11.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 88 — 12% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing42% below
Goods & services4% below
Utilities13% 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 college64 mi
Nearest community college22 mi
Nearest technical college34 mi
High school graduates84.9%
College graduates18%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

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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