The Town FilesAlbertville, Alabama
City in Marshall County · population 22,386 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $188,400
- Household income
- $56,099
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 57
- Median age
- 34.7
Albertville is a city of 22,386 people in Marshall County, Alabama. The median home is worth $188,400, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks more vibrant than 89% of Alabama towns, more walkable than 87% of Alabama towns, better transit than 87% of Alabama towns.
How Albertville ranks
Percentile among Alabama towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Alabama towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Albertville is worth $188,400, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $56,099, which is more affordable than 27% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $872 a month. 69.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Albertville | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $188,400 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $872 | $834 |
| Median household income | $56,099 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 69.8% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.1% | — |
Who lives in Albertville
| People | Albertville | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.7 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.2% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 29.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.1% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.2% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 5.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 14.0% | — |
| Work from home | 2.7% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 19.7 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.9% | 86.7% |
Weather in Albertville
July highs average 88.6°F and January lows 32.5°F. About 56.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.9 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 49 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 44 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
57 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Albertville since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 24 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on November 18, 1957 about 0.7 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 9 deaths and 238 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 1, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 78 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 2, 2003.
Severe weather in Marshall County since 1996
Marshall County has been included in 29 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| July 10, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4555: Severe Thunderstorms |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3472: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Marshall County
Marshall County had 40,812 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,206 a year. Unemployment was 2.1% in 2023; in Albertville itself the ACS puts it at 6%.
Public schools in Albertville
8 public schools with 7,178 students, about 18.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albertville High School | 9-12 | 1,710 | 18.8 |
| Albertville Elementary School | 3-4 | 929 | 19.4 |
| Albertville Middle School | 7-8 | 884 | 20.6 |
| Albertville Primary School | 1-2 | 862 | 14.4 |
| Albertville Intermediate School | 5-6 | 838 | 20.0 |
| Asbury Elementary School | PK-5 | 707 | 16.8 |
| Asbury High School | 6-12 | 650 | 18.1 |
| Albertville Kindergarten and PreK | PK-K | 598 | 19.9 |
Towns near Albertville
- Boaz, AL5.4 mi · 10,107 people · home $199,200
- Guntersville, AL7.6 mi · 8,553 people · home $324,800
- Arab, AL17.3 mi · 8,461 people · home $215,200
- Attalla, AL19.8 mi · 5,827 people · home $126,100
- Gadsden, AL20.9 mi · 33,945 people · home $116,800
- New Hope, AL22.2 mi · 2,889 people · home $163,700
- Rainbow City, AL24.2 mi · 10,191 people · home $223,000
- Owens Cross Roads, AL26.3 mi · 2,594 people · home $227,000
Albertville questions
Is Albertville, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Albertville scores better for retirees than 18% of Alabama towns and quieter than 7%. 15.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.7).
How much does a house cost in Albertville?
The median owner-occupied home in Albertville is valued at $188,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $56,099, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $872 a month.
What is the weather like in Albertville?
July highs average 88.6°F and January lows 32.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 56.7 inches of precipitation a year and 0.9 inches of snow.
Does Albertville get tornadoes?
57 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Albertville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on November 18, 1957. The typical Alabama town has had 30.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)