Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
23%
Anniston, AL
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$719
Population
22,726
Renter Mix
44% Rent
Delight in this small town’s natural beauty and rich history
Suburban
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Historic
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Active
Located about halfway between Birmingham and Atlanta in northeastern Alabama, Anniston is a small town nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Anniston is surrounded by natural beauty, offering abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation. Anniston is home to more than 15 city parks as well as the nation’s longest paved rails to trails project, the Chief Ladiga Trail, which starts in Anniston and stretches all the way to Metro Atlanta.
Anniston’s historic downtown is brimming with small-town charm and character, providing many options for shopping, dining, and entertainment in classic buildings adorned with modern murals along the walkable Noble Street. The extensive exhibits featured in the Anniston Museum of Natural History and the Berman Museum offer a deep look into the past. Easy access to I-20 makes getting around from Anniston simple.
Explore the City
Neighborhoods in Anniston are quiet.
Paved trails make for easy walking around Oxford Lake.
Get your heart pumping by hiking the Pulpit Rock Trail.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$37,087
Average: $55,419
Education
4,178
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,323
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Anniston has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
44%
Non-Renters
56%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Anniston, AL is $652 for a studio, $719 for one bedroom, $926 for two bedrooms, and $874 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Anniston has increased by 1.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$719/month
657 Sq Ft
House
$1,101/month
600 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Anniston, AL is 17.0% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Anniston is 41.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $652 - $926. You can expect to pay 3.1% less for groceries, 4.8% more for utilities, and 11.2% less for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Anniston, AL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
White Plains Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
539 Students
Public
Grades K-8
402 Students
De Armanville Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
487 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
398 Students
Public
Grades K-5
337 Students
Public
Grades K-8
402 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
491 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
393 Students
Public
Grades K-8
301 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
Public
Grades 9-12
389 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
491 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
340 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
466 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Anniston Museum of Natural History
- Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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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.