The Town FilesPine Level, Alabama
Community in Autauga County · population 4,885 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $240,300
- Household income
- $93,134
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 41
- Median age
- 39.8
Pine Level is a community of 4,885 people in Autauga County, Alabama. The median home is worth $240,300, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks easier by car than 87% of Alabama towns, better for families than 86% of Alabama towns, more upscale than 85% of Alabama towns.
How Pine Level 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 Pine Level is worth $240,300, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $93,134, which is more affordable than 69% of Alabama towns. 97.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Pine Level | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $240,300 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | — | $834 |
| Median household income | $93,134 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 97.4% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 2003 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.2% | — |
Who lives in Pine Level
| People | Pine Level | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.8 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.1% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 17.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.1% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.9% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 13.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 4.6% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 31.6 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.7% | 86.7% |
Weather in Pine Level
July highs average 90.7°F and January lows 33.4°F. About 59.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.4 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 57 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 56 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
41 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pine Level since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on January 12, 2023 about 5.2 miles from the town center and killed 7. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 10 deaths and 81 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 26, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 50 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on April 22, 2005.
Severe weather in Autauga County since 1996
Autauga County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| January 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4684: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| December 10, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4573: Hurricane Zeta |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Autauga County
Autauga County had 12,383 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,826 a year. Unemployment was 2.2% in 2023; in Pine Level itself the ACS puts it at 3.8%.
Towns near Pine Level
- Millbrook, AL7.1 mi · 16,564 people · home $207,100
- Holtville, AL8.1 mi · 4,940 people · home $267,100
- Prattville, AL9.0 mi · 37,781 people · home $214,600
- Wetumpka, AL14.7 mi · 7,220 people · home $203,900
- Redland, AL19.3 mi · 5,106 people · home $317,100
- Montgomery, AL19.3 mi · 200,603 people · home $161,900
- Clanton, AL20.7 mi · 8,768 people · home $166,300
- Emerald Mountain, AL22.9 mi · 3,310 people · home $321,300
Pine Level questions
Is Pine Level, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Pine Level scores better for retirees than 28% of Alabama towns and quieter than 74%. 17.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.8).
How much does a house cost in Pine Level?
The median owner-occupied home in Pine Level is valued at $240,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $93,134, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Pine Level?
July highs average 90.7°F and January lows 33.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 59.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.4 inches of snow.
Does Pine Level get tornadoes?
41 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pine Level since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on January 12, 2023. 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)