Anniston, Alabama

Small Alabama city with local appeal

Southeast Anniston-Oxford, AL Metro

WhereAtHome Score

74.7

C

out of 100

Overview

Anniston is an Alabama city with a population of approximately 21,167, part of the Anniston-Oxford, AL metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $146,803. Median household income is $45,642.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 21,167 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $146,803 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $45,642 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 24.1 minutes
  • Part of the Anniston-Oxford, AL metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

21,167

Source: Census ACS

$146,803

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$45,642

Source: Census ACS

24.1 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

22

Source: Walk Score

87 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Calhoun County (county-level results)

27%
72%
Democrat 13,194
Republican 34,912
Leans R+44.8

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 100/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 85.6/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 60.5/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 20/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 22/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 43.5/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 74.7

Location

Anniston, AL (33.6539, -85.8382)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.