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Valley Head, Alabama

town · DeKalb County

At a glance

669
Population
$59,800
Median home value (all homes)
80% below U.S. median
$193,704
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$917/mo
Median rent
32% below U.S. median
$45,889
Median household income
42% below U.S. median
50.2 min
Average commute
99.2%
Homes with broadband
45.77%
Locations with fiber available
1.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 84 — 16% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing63% below
Goods & services4% below
Utilities26% above
Taxes19% above
Insurance7% below
Commute cost67% 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 college31 mi
Nearest community college17 mi
Nearest technical college39 mi
High school graduates91.8%
College graduates12.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

region North Alabama Industrial Development Association
NAIDA is a regional economic development organization dedicated to supporting companies and site location consultants in identifying optimal locations within North Alabama’s dynamic and business-ready communities. The site serves as a comprehensive resource for site selection across 13 counties with a searchable database, county profiles, and industry insights.
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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