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Walnut Grove, Alabama

town · Jefferson County (primary) , Etowah County, Madison County

At a glance

896
Population
$131,100
Median home value (all homes)
57% below U.S. median
$217,176
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$550/mo
Median rent
59% below U.S. median
$40,089
Median household income
49% below U.S. median
26.7 min
Average commute
73.3%
Homes with broadband
99.74%
Locations with fiber available
8.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 90 — 10% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing39% below
Goods & services3% below
Utilities45% 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 college35 mi
Nearest community college12 mi
Nearest technical college16 mi
High school graduates70.9%
College graduates12.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Gadsden-Etowah County Industrial Dev
Gadsden-Etowah County Industrial Development Authority is an industrial development authority for Gadsden, Alabama, with pages for location, sites and buildings, workforce, targeted industries, quality of life, and contact information.
city Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce
The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce's Economic Development Department serves as a catalyst for economic development in Huntsville and Madison County, providing resources, connections, and support to startups, growing companies, and established industries.
county Jefferson County Eco & Industrial Dev
Jefferson County EIDA provides an inventory of commercial sites for new and expanding businesses in Jefferson County, Alabama. It describes itself as a one-stop shop for business assistance, offering information on available properties, utilities, soil studies, and ready-to-go locations.
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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