Housing Value★★★★★★★★★★4.9 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Living in Lipscomb, AL
Explore Lipscomb and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match7.1 / 10
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Lipscomb at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population2,214
Median Household Income$41,875
Median Home Value$90,400
Median Gross Rent$1,044
Median Age29.4
Average Household Size2.9
Unemployment4.3%
Work From Home8.1%
Homeownership62.3%
Housing Vacancy21.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Lipscomb is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Home values are relatively modest compared with local household income, giving the area a comparatively favorable ownership-affordability signal.
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Lipscomb 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 Lipscomb
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$90,400
Median Gross Rent$1,044
Homeownership62.3%
Housing Vacancy21.1%
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 Lipscomb, AL
Median Household Income$41,875
Unemployment4.3%
Work From Home8.1%
The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Lipscomb and how households are structured
Population2,214
Median Age29.4
Average Household Size2.9
Lipscomb 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 Lipscomb
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Lipscomb point to hot summers, cool winters, substantial annual rainfall and occasional snowfall.
Average Summer High91.8°F
Average Winter Low33.8°F
Annual Rainfall58.4 in.
Annual Snowfall1.2 in.
Seasonal Life in Lipscomb
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.
Lipscomb is located in Jefferson County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Jefferson County.
County Intelligence
Lipscomb & Jefferson County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Lipscomb is located in Jefferson 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 Lipscomb.
Current NarrowTheList data for Lipscomb shows a population of about 2,214. 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: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
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
Jefferson 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 Lipscomb.
For someone considering a move to Lipscomb, the available data currently points to comparatively attainable ownership costs relative to local income. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
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Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.
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