City profile
Boaz, AL
Marshall County · Population 10,814
Boaz is a town in Marshall County, AL with about 10,814 residents and a typical home value near $199,000. It is 44 miles from Huntsville, AL, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Mild & temperate
Winter avg
43°F
Summer avg
81°F
Sunny days / yr
207
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$199,200
Typical monthly housing
$1,148
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
78
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
56 mi to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 14% Democratic / 86% Republican
Community
Population
10,814
Black population
1.7%
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 10,814 residents
- Typical home value about $199,000
- 44 miles from Huntsville, AL
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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