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Selma, Alabama

city · Dallas County

At a glance

17,057
Population
$96,500
Median home value (all homes)
68% below U.S. median
$77,678
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$713/mo
Median rent
47% below U.S. median
$33,197
Median household income
58% below U.S. median
24.7 min
Average commute
83.1%
Homes with broadband
2.74%
Locations with fiber available
14%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 86 — 14% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing51% below
Goods & services4% below
Utilities21% above
Taxes19% above
Insurance7% below
Commute cost18% 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:
Selma University Graduate degrees
Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college3 mi
Nearest technical college39 mi
High school graduates89.1%
College graduates19.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Selma/Dallas Economic Development Authority
The Selma & Dallas County EDA is a regional economic development authority focused on attracting new industrial employers, retaining and expanding existing industry, and serving as a catalyst for workforce development, education, and quality of life in Selma and Dallas County.
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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