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Anniston
  • Town in Alabama
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Anniston

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    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      D+
    2. Crime & Safety
      D+
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      C
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      A minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      C
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      B
    Anniston is a town in Alabama with a population of 21,455. Anniston is in Calhoun County. Living in Anniston offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Anniston there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families, young professionals, and retirees live in Anniston and residents tend to lean liberal.
    Population
    21,455
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $117,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $761
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      42%
    • Own
      58%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    D+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      564.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      33.5
      6.1
    • Rape
      33.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      143.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      1,095
      500.1
    • Theft
      3,385.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      704
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      21%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      9%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      12%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      32%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      34%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      14%
      11%
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    Working in Anniston

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $39,928
    National
    $69,021
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