Red Level, AL

This town of 448 residents needs 17 more housing units over the next five years.

Housing snapshot

Population
448 (2026)
Households
221
Median household income
$35,498 (2026)
Typical home value
$138,108
Owner-occupied
63%
Five-year housing need
17 units

Comparison to other Alabama municipalities

Red Level: $35,498 Median income (2026 estimate)
<$8K >$131K
Red Level: None jobs to household ratio
<0.04 >2.65
Red Level: No permit data
<0% >16.2%
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How affordable is this community?

In Red Level, AL, the typical home price of $138,108 is below the Alabama average of $183,532. Red Level, AL's median household income of $35,498 puts the typical home within reach for most households.

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.

How are households changing by income?

Red Level, AL has roughly 221 households, though population has been declining at 0.5% per year.

Understanding how households at different income levels are growing or declining helps identify which groups face the greatest housing pressure and where new housing is most needed.

Who lives here today?

The housing stock in Red Level, AL is heavily oriented toward detached single-family, which makes up 84% of units. Homeownership is the norm in Red Level, AL, with 63% of units owner-occupied.

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?