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Boaz, AL

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Population
10,619
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,070 ft
Median Home Value
$199,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$663/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$49,846
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Boaz

Boaz sits atop Sand Mountain in northeast Alabama, offering a welcoming small-town atmosphere with convenient access to the broader Tennessee Valley. Home to around 10,000 residents across Marshall and Etowah counties, the community pairs scenic mountain surroundings with a relaxed pace of life. Downtown has plenty of character, with local shops, family-owned restaurants, and historic brick buildings that date back to the town's founding in the late 1800s.

Thomas Avenue, Boaz, Alabama Nov 2017 1

Daily life revolves around a close-knit community, anchored by the independent Boaz City School system and Snead State Community College, which hosts local arts and athletic events throughout the year. Outdoor recreation is never far away, with Lake Guntersville just down the road for fishing, boating, and hiking. Located right beside Albertville and within an easy drive of both Gadsden and Huntsville, Boaz works well for anyone looking for a quiet home base that still keeps regional jobs and amenities close at hand.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+98.4rating

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