Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
19%
Talladega
Talladega, AL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$562
Population
14,778
Renter Mix
44% Rent
Bask in this small town’s rich history and unique charm
Suburban
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Historic
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Close-Knit
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Welcoming
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Affordable
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Diverse
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Incorporated in 1835, Talladega is a historic small town located on the cusp of Talladega National Forest. Talladega’s status as a century-old railroad hub, ornate antebellum homes, and classic buildings on the HBCU Talladega College campus contribute to a sense of old-world charm that permeates the city.
Home to the Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind, Talladega boasts unique accommodations like audible crosswalk signals and specially designed sidewalks for the visually impaired. Talladega offers residents access to a variety of concerts and theatrical productions at the historic Ritz Theatre in addition to NASCAR racing thrills at the Talladega Superspeedway.
Options for outdoor recreation near Talladega are plentiful, with quick access to Cheaha State Park, DeSoto Caverns Park, Logan Martin Lake, and Talladega National Forest. Talladega also contains Ben E. Bruner Sports Complex and Spring Street Recreation Center in addition to numerous parks and green spaces.
Larger cities like Birmingham, Auburn, Tuscaloosa, Montgomery, and Atlanta, Georgia are all less than a two-hour drive from Talladega. Getting around from Talladega is simple with convenience to Route 21, Route 77, and I-20.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$32,642
Average: $49,374
Education
1,755
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,000
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Talladega has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
44%
Non-Renters
56%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
10%
Other Education
90%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Talladega, AL is $562 for one bedroom, $600 for two bedrooms, and $714 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Talladega has increased by 6.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$562/month
571 Sq Ft
House
$1,204/month
742 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Talladega, AL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Stemley Road Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
361 Students
Public
Grades K-5
362 Students
Evelyn D Houston Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
353 Students
Raymond L Young Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
171 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
222 Students
Talladega Co Central High School
Public
Grades 6-12
126 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
228 Students
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades K-12
Presbyterian Home for Children
Public
Grades K-12
Talladega Co Central High School
Public
Grades 6-12
126 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
446 Students
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades K-12
Presbyterian Home for Children
Public
Grades K-12
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† 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.