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Pell City, Alabama

city · St. Clair County

At a glance

13,587
Population
$249,600
Median home value (all homes)
18% below U.S. median
$290,887
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,099/mo
Median rent
18% below U.S. median
$68,638
Median household income
13% below U.S. median
26.7 min
Average commute
94.4%
Homes with broadband
87.14%
Locations with fiber available
7.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing0% below
Goods & services3% below
Utilities21% above
Taxes19% above
Insurance7% below
Commute cost11% 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 college15 mi
Nearest community college25 mi
Nearest technical college30 mi
High school graduates87.1%
College graduates21.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Pell City
Pell City Chamber of Commerce is a local chamber of commerce in Pell City, Alabama that provides business networking, member promotions, events, and resources to businesses and residents.
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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