Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
21%
Alexander City
Alexander City, AL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$503
Population
12,983
Renter Mix
40% Rent
Lakeside Alex City is a dream for outdoor enthusiasts
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Known to Alex City to natives, Alexander City is located on the gorgeous shores on Lake Martin. As a waterfront town, naturally the main source of entertainment happens at the lake. Lake Martin is over 700 miles of sandy shores lined with condos, cabins, marinas, and restaurants. Locals frequent the lake for skiing, sailing, fishing, canoeing, swimming, amphitheater events, and more. Nearby Wind Creek State Park is another popular spot to enjoy the waters of Lake Martin. The park offers over 640 campsites. If you’re looking for even more fun in Alex City, travel over to the Wellborn Muscular Museum, a collection of hot rods from the 1960s and 1970s.
Alexander City embraces a calm, relaxed lifestyle so the town is usually quiet for the majority of the year. The town get busier when hosting annual and seasonal events. The yearly Jazz Fest is one of the biggest events of the year, with two nights of musical acts drawing crowds from across the country.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$41,518
Average: $53,366
Education
1,798
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,501
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Alexander City has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
40%
Non-Renters
60%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
11%
Other Education
89%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Alexander City, AL is $503 for one bedroom, $837 for two bedrooms, and $769 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Alexander City has increased by 0.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$503/month
125 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Alexander City, AL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
William L Radney Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
438 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
772 Students
Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
418 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
459 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
812 Students
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Wind Creek State Park
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.