Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
21%
Lanett
Lanett, AL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$542
Population
6,979
Renter Mix
44% Rent
A commuter’s paradise in a small Alabama town
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Community
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Affordable
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Originally named Bluffton, the city of Lanett sits in eastern Alabama on the Chattahoochee River, about 80 miles southwest of Atlanta, Georgia. This small town offers a sense of Alabama charm, featuring a close-knit community, Southern traditions, and a family-friendly atmosphere. Lanett is home to the Point University Golf Club and an abundance of churches, neighborhood parks, and affordable apartment rentals. Because Lanett is nestled on the Alabama-Georgia state line, residents have easy access to amenities and attractions in both states. Locals enjoy spending their free time at nearby West Point Lake, surrounded by lush community parks, offering visitors the opportunity to swim, boat, fish, and more. Lanett is only 27 miles northeast of Auburn, 80 miles from Montgomery, and 40 miles northwest of Columbus, Georgia.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$42,118
Average: $60,094
Education
673
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,981
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Lanett has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
44%
Non-Renters
56%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
8%
Other Education
92%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Lanett, AL is $542 for one bedroom, and $560 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lanett has increased by 0.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$542/month
610 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lanett, AL is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
384 Students
Lanett Central Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
573 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
155 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
235 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Valley Sportsplex
- Valley Community Center
- Valley City Park
Airports
- Columbus
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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.