Housing Value★★★★★★★★★★3.6 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Living in Anniston, AL
Explore Anniston and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match6.4 / 10
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Anniston at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population21,271
Median Household Income$46,668
Median Home Value$158,800
Median Gross Rent$799
Median Age42.8
Average Household Size2.3
Unemployment6.4%
Work From Home7.7%
Homeownership58.5%
Housing Vacancy22.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Anniston is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers.
Experience the Area
Experience Life in Anniston Before You Move
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Anniston and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.
Housing & Cost of Living in Anniston
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$158,800
Median Gross Rent$799
Homeownership58.5%
Housing Vacancy22.2%
Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. The housing mix leans toward owner-occupied homes while still supporting a meaningful rental market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Anniston, AL
Median Household Income$46,668
Unemployment6.4%
Work From Home7.7%
The reported unemployment rate is elevated enough to warrant a closer look at current local employment conditions.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Anniston and how households are structured
Population21,271
Median Age42.8
Average Household Size2.3
Anniston is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Anniston
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Anniston point to hot summers, cool winters, substantial annual rainfall and little to no annual snowfall.
Average Summer High90.2°F
Average Winter Low34.0°F
Annual Rainfall52.1 in.
Annual Snowfall0.1 in.
Seasonal Life in Anniston
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Winter is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Anniston is located in Calhoun County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Calhoun County. Current county foreclosure activity is classified as medium, adding another housing-market signal for buyers comparing conventional and distressed-property opportunities.
County Intelligence
Anniston & Calhoun County
Medium
Foreclosure Activity
Anniston is located in Calhoun County, Alabama.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Anniston.
Current NarrowTheList data for Anniston shows a population of about 21,271. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Medium. Current signal uses NarrowTheList foreclosure-opportunity data until direct county delinquency and foreclosure datasets are connected.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Calhoun County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Anniston.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.