Childersburg 54 Below average
Childersburg Livability #457 ranked city in Alabama#23,818 ranked city in the USARanks better than 18% of areas
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What's it like Living in Childersburg?

Childersburg is a smaller city located in the state of Alabama. The city has a population of 5,056 people. Childersburg is mostly populated by White (57%) and Black or African American (37%) ethnic groups. If you are not a fan of long commutes, you will enjoy living in Childersburg. With an average one way commute time of only 20 minutes, getting to and from work is a breeze compared to the national average of 26 minutes.

Whether you’re relocating to a new town to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in Childersburg could be a positive experience compared to other cities in Alabama if you know where to look. Don't forget to determine what matters most to you in a neighborhood. Consider factors such as safety, proximity to work or school, access to amenities (like parks, fitness facilities, grocery stores, restaurants), public transportation options, community atmosphere and the overall vibe you're looking for. To help you find the best places to live in and around Childersburg, AreaVibes has created a livability score using key metrics like cost of living, health & safety, employment and more.

Using data and statistics Childersburg has received a livability score of 58/100. This score is ranked in the 30th percentile when compared to all other cities. This is a poor rating when compared to the average of other places in the country. Based on the grades for each individual category, Childersburg has received high marks for crime (B-), cost of living (A+) and housing (A-). Childersburg does not do well for the following: amenities (F), education (F) and employment (F). It might be wise to take a closer look at each category to find out why.

A healthy real estate market serves as a key economic indicator. It could signify overall local economic strength, stability and reflects consumer confidence in the area. Based on multiple factors including: median home and rental prices, appreciation rates and home affordability, Childersburg has received high marks in the housing category. Based on these calculations, the apartment rental and real estate market appears to be very healthy.

There are many factors that go into deciding if an area is the right fit for your lifestyle. Certain “must haves” like low crime, great schools and nearby amenities are all at the top of most people's lists. But before even considering if those options are attainable, we'll need to know if the real estate in Childersburg is actually affordable. Median real estate prices in Childersburg come in at $180,282, which is 23.5% lower than the Alabama average. The home price to income ratio compares the median home prices to the median household income. In Childersburg, the home price to income ratio is 3.1, which is 13.9% lower than the Alabama average.

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      Childersburg transportation information

      Statistic Childersburg Alabama National
      Average one way commute20min25min26min
      Workers who drive to work73.4%85.7%76.4%
      Workers who carpool19.1%8.8%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%0.4%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.1%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.9%1.1%2.8%
      Working from home3.4%2.9%4.6%
      Source: The Childersburg, AL data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) and include 2026 modeled data developed using proprietary methodologies.