City profile
Albertville, AL
Marshall County · Population 22,813
Albertville is a town in Marshall County, AL with about 22,813 residents and a typical home value near $188,000. It is 39 miles from Huntsville, AL, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Mild & temperate
Winter avg
43°F
Summer avg
80°F
Sunny days / yr
207
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$188,400
Typical monthly housing
$1,086
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
77
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.40%
- State income tax (top)
- 5%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 9.29%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 87/100
Top hazards: Tornado, Strong wind, Lightning
Nearest major airport
57 mi to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 14% Democratic / 86% Republican
Community
Population
22,813
Black population
4.8%
County
Marshall County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸AL is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hurricanes (coast), tornadoes
Highlights
- About 22,813 residents
- Typical home value about $188,000
- 39 miles from Huntsville, AL
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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