Cherokee Ridge, AL

This town of 577 residents.

Housing snapshot

Population
577 (2024)
Median household income
$171,368 (2026)
Typical home value
$258,751
Owner-occupied
100%

Comparison to other Alabama municipalities

Cherokee Ridge: $171,368 Median income (2026 estimate)
<$8K >$131K
Cherokee Ridge: None jobs to household ratio
<0.04 >2.65
Cherokee Ridge: No permit data
<0% >16.2%
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How affordable is this community?

The typical home in Cherokee Ridge, AL is valued at $258,751, well above the Alabama average of $183,532. Cherokee Ridge, AL's median household income of $171,368 comfortably exceeds what is needed to afford the typical home, making this a relatively affordable market.

This chart tracks whether housing prices are keeping pace with local incomes. The gap between what homes cost and what households can afford reveals affordability trends over time.

How has employment changed over time?

Jobs by industry sector since 2012. Switch between local jobs — counted where the jobs are located — and resident jobs, counted where the workers live. On the local view the most recent year is a nowcast: it grows the latest local LODES job mix forward using recent county employment growth from QCEW and the BLS local employment series, so the newest point tracks today's economy instead of data that is roughly two years old.

Who lives here today?

The housing stock in Cherokee Ridge, AL is heavily oriented toward detached single-family, which makes up 94% of units. Cherokee Ridge, AL is a strongly owner-occupied community, with 100% of households owning their home.

Households may have different structure type preferences depending on characteristics such as household size, income, employment, presence of children, age of individuals, and lifestyle choices. Understanding the housing stock in corresponding terms helps assess how well existing units align with existing households' ideals.

What does the housing stock look like?

The mix of housing types and ownership patterns shapes a community's character. This chart breaks down housing units by structure type and whether they're owner-occupied or rented.

How does this place compare to similar communities?