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Talladega, Alabama

city · Talladega County

At a glance

14,760
Population
$121,900
Median home value (all homes)
60% below U.S. median
$147,503
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$776/mo
Median rent
42% below U.S. median
$44,198
Median household income
44% below U.S. median
24.6 min
Average commute
86.3%
Homes with broadband
22.7%
Locations with fiber available
12.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing42% below
Goods & services4% below
Utilities23% 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:
Nearest 4-year college0 mi
Nearest community college36 mi
Nearest technical college40 mi
High school graduates77.7%
College graduates13.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Talladega
county Talladega County Eco Dev Authority
Talladega County Economic Development Authority is the local economic development organization for Talladega County, Alabama, focused on promoting property/site availability, workforce development, and transportation connectivity to support business growth.
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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