The Town FilesTrussville, Alabama
City in Jefferson County · population 26,123 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $370,300
- Household income
- $123,275
- Jan low / Jul high
- 31° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 39
- Median age
- 40.3
Trussville is a city of 26,123 people in Jefferson County, Alabama. The median home is worth $370,300, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks better for cycling than 96% of Alabama towns, more upscale than 95% of Alabama towns, better for families than 90% of Alabama towns.
How Trussville 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 Trussville is worth $370,300, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $123,275, which is more affordable than 45% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $1,711 a month. 91.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Trussville | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $370,300 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $1,711 | $834 |
| Median household income | $123,275 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 91.8% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1999 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Trussville
| People | Trussville | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.3 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.2% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 26.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45.6% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 1.1% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 7.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.6% | — |
| Work from home | 13.5% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 26.6 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.2% | 86.7% |
Weather in Trussville
July highs average 90.2°F and January lows 31.0°F. About 57.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.4 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 64 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 72 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
39 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Trussville since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 16 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on April 4, 1977 about 8.7 miles from the town center and killed 22. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 70 deaths and 576 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on February 26, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 61 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on March 29, 1960.
Severe weather in Jefferson County since 1996
Jefferson County has been included in 39 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| December 21, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4632: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| April 26, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4596: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Jefferson County
Jefferson County had 367,081 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $71,562 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Trussville itself the ACS puts it at 1.2%.
Public schools in Trussville
6 public schools with 6,037 students, about 16.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| HewittTrussville High School | 9-12 | 1,597 | 17.2 |
| Paine Elementary School | PK-5 | 1,342 | 16.8 |
| HewittTrussville Middle School | 6-8 | 1,139 | 17.8 |
| ClayChalkville Middle School | 6-8 | 1,025 | 17.4 |
| Cahaba Elementary School | K-5 | 547 | 15.6 |
| Magnolia Elementary School | K-5 | 387 | 13.8 |
Towns near Trussville
- Clay, AL3.9 mi · 10,291 people · home $220,600
- Argo, AL4.4 mi · 4,368 people · home $248,100
- Grayson Valley, AL4.6 mi · 5,982 people · home $148,400
- Moody, AL5.4 mi · 13,170 people · home $237,500
- Margaret, AL5.8 mi · 5,106 people · home $230,900
- Pinson, AL6.9 mi · 7,215 people · home $212,000
- Center Point, AL7.0 mi · 16,406 people · home $151,700
- Springville, AL7.4 mi · 4,786 people · home $284,300
Trussville questions
Is Trussville, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Trussville scores better for retirees than 56% of Alabama towns and quieter than 35%. 17.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.3).
How much does a house cost in Trussville?
The median owner-occupied home in Trussville is valued at $370,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $123,275, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $1,711 a month.
What is the weather like in Trussville?
July highs average 90.2°F and January lows 31.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 57.0 inches of precipitation a year and 1.4 inches of snow.
Does Trussville get tornadoes?
39 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Trussville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on April 4, 1977. 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)