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New Site, Alabama

town · Tallapoosa County

At a glance

750
Population
$171,900
Median home value (all homes)
43% below U.S. median
$268,098
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$608/mo
Median rent
55% below U.S. median
$61,250
Median household income
22% below U.S. median
31.1 min
Average commute
84%
Homes with broadband
3.58%
Locations with fiber available
4.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 92 — 8% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing26% below
Goods & services4% below
Utilities5% below
Taxes19% above
Insurance7% below
Commute cost3% 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 college34 mi
Nearest community college13 mi
Nearest technical college48 mi
High school graduates86.8%
College graduates21.1%

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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