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Wetumpka, Alabama

city · Elmore County

At a glance

7,437
Population
$203,900
Median home value (all homes)
33% below U.S. median
$283,015
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,140/mo
Median rent
15% below U.S. median
$57,763
Median household income
26% below U.S. median
26.6 min
Average commute
94.1%
Homes with broadband
24.87%
Locations with fiber available
8.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 96 — 4% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing15% below
Goods & services3% below
Utilities13% above
Taxes19% above
Insurance7% below
Commute cost12% 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 college11 mi
Nearest community college11 mi
Nearest technical college11 mi
High school graduates87.7%
College graduates27.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Elmore County Economic Dev Authority
The Elmore County Economic Development Authority (ECEDA) is dedicated to improving economic growth in Elmore County by encouraging new and expanded business, industry, quality residential development and tourism. All activities should emphasize maintaining or improving the overall quality of life in the 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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