Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
22%
Jasper
Jasper, AL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$915
Population
13,952
Renter Mix
35% Rent
Where a welcoming community appeals to families
Affordable
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Suburban
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Close-Knit
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Accessible
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Great Schools
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A close-knit community situated about 40 miles northwest of Birmingham and about 55 miles northeast of Tuscaloosa, Jasper is the small town you’ve been looking for. With access to supermarkets, restaurants, retailers, services, and more, Jasper has the amenities renters want with the central location they need. Commuters can easily take Highway 78, 69, or Interstate 22 to get to nearby metropolitan areas for work, a day of fun, or a night out on the town.
A family-friendly suburb, Jasper boasts affordable housing and excellent public schools, including the prestigious T.R. Simmons Elementary and Jasper High School, located off of 17th Street across Viking Drive from Valley Park, one of Jasper’s many community parks. Jasper is also the home to Bevil State Community College with easy access to larger universities such as the University of Alabama. Enjoy a town event at Jasper Civic Park, or visit one of the city’s local businesses, such as Warehouse 319, a tavern with delicious eats in a longstanding storefront in Jasper’s downtown district. For those interested in outdoor adventures, the Bankhead National Forest is just a few miles north of Jasper, offering miles of hiking and biking trails, campgrounds, and recreational areas.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$50,444
Average: $71,717
Education
2,894
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,249
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Jasper has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
35%
Non-Renters
65%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Jasper, AL is $915 for one bedroom, $946 for two bedrooms, and $1,114 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Jasper has increased by 0.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$915/month
565 Sq Ft
House
$1,623/month
1,853 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Jasper, AL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
636 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
526 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
599 Students
Public
Grades K-5
375 Students
Public
Grades K-8
359 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
419 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
599 Students
Public
Grades K-8
359 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
4 Students
Public
Grades K-7 & 9
Public
Grades 9-12
814 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
368 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
4 Students
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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.