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Waldo, Alabama

town · Talladega County

At a glance

239
Population
$61,700
Median home value (all homes)
80% below U.S. median
$181,108
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$29,000
Median household income
63% below U.S. median
51.1 min
Average commute
73%
Homes with broadband
97.62%
Locations with fiber available
18.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing62% below
Goods & services4% below
Utilities36% above
Taxes19% above
Insurance7% below
Commute cost70% above
For business: Alabama is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

High school graduates80.4%
College graduates12.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

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