The Town FilesMargaret, Alabama
City in St. Clair County · population 5,106 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $230,900
- Household income
- $101,802
- Jan low / Jul high
- 31° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 36
- Median age
- 32.8
Margaret is a city of 5,106 people in St. Clair County, Alabama. The median home is worth $230,900, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks better for families than 91% of Alabama towns, more upscale than 78% of Alabama towns.
How Margaret ranks
Percentile among Alabama towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Alabama towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Margaret is worth $230,900, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $101,802, which is more affordable than 83% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $1,117 a month. 87.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Margaret | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $230,900 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $1,117 | $834 |
| Median household income | $101,802 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 87.3% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 2008 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Margaret
| People | Margaret | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.8 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 8.5% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 24.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.3% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.7% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 4.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.7% | — |
| Work from home | 12.4% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 33.1 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 98.3% | 86.7% |
Weather in Margaret
July highs average 90.2°F and January lows 31.0°F. About 57.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.6 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 64 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 72 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
36 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Margaret since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 14 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on April 27, 2011 about 1.9 miles from the town center and killed 13. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 43 deaths and 382 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on February 26, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 44 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on February 26, 2026.
Severe weather in St. Clair County since 1996
St. Clair County has been included in 30 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3472: Covid-19 |
| April 26, 2018 | Severe Storm | DR-4362: Severe Storms And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in St. Clair County
St. Clair County had 21,980 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,425 a year. Unemployment was 2.1% in 2023; in Margaret itself the ACS puts it at 1.6%.
Public schools in Margaret
1 public school with 729 students, about 17.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Elementary | PK-5 | 729 | 17.4 |
Towns near Margaret
- Argo, AL3.0 mi · 4,368 people · home $248,100
- Odenville, AL3.0 mi · 4,969 people · home $223,600
- Springville, AL4.8 mi · 4,786 people · home $284,300
- Moody, AL5.1 mi · 13,170 people · home $237,500
- Trussville, AL5.8 mi · 26,123 people · home $370,300
- Clay, AL8.5 mi · 10,291 people · home $220,600
- Grayson Valley, AL10.4 mi · 5,982 people · home $148,400
- Leeds, AL10.7 mi · 12,324 people · home $224,600
Margaret questions
Is Margaret, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Margaret scores better for retirees than 19% of Alabama towns and quieter than 42%. 8.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.8).
How much does a house cost in Margaret?
The median owner-occupied home in Margaret is valued at $230,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $101,802, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $1,117 a month.
What is the weather like in Margaret?
July highs average 90.2°F and January lows 31.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 57.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.6 inches of snow.
Does Margaret get tornadoes?
36 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Margaret since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on April 27, 2011. The typical Alabama town has had 30.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)