Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
20%
Sheffield
Sheffield, AL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$674
Population
9,740
Renter Mix
46% Rent
An affordable small town along the Tennessee River
Industrial
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Historic
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Riverfront
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Suburban
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Affordable
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Nestled on the Tennessee River in northwest Alabama, the city of Sheffield sits about 50 miles from Decatur and 70 miles from Huntsville. Although Sheffield may seem secluded from big-city living, there’s plenty to do for renters in town. From Champy’s Famous Fried Chicken to George’s Steak Pit, there’s a variety of dining options at residents’ fingertips, ranging from lively and casual to cozy and upscale. Sheffield is home to the Sheffield Industrial Park, the Helen Keller Hospital, and an array of local businesses.
This industrial small town is just across the river from Florence, the proud home of the University of North Alabama. This scenic campus is just minutes from town, and many of its students and faculty call Sheffield home due to its affordable rental rates. The city of Sheffield is surrounded by various amenities and attractions, including the Alabama Music Hall of Fame, Helen Keller’s Birth Place, and Spring Park.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$36,921
Average: $54,848
Education
1,484
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,775
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Sheffield has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
46%
Non-Renters
54%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Sheffield, AL is $674 for one bedroom, $719 for two bedrooms, and $950 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sheffield has increased by 1.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$674/month
712 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Sheffield, AL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
304 Students
Public
Grades K-5
275 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
186 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
278 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- UNA Planetarium & Observatory
- Children's Museum of the Shoals
- Key Cave National Wildlife Refuge
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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.