Muscle Shoals, Alabama · ZIP 35661

Muscle Shoals — ZIP 35661

Muscle Shoals (35661) scores 67/100 — Fair for Alabama. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $261K.

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share11%

Property crime share89%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index69/100

Avg math proficiency48%

Avg reading proficiency57%

Schools nearby6

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index43/100

Typical home value$261K

Median rent$1,315/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$261K

Median Rent

$1,315/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 3 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

760

Violent Crime

111

Property Crime

649

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Colbert County, Alabama (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
McBride Elementary School	03–05	647	61%	70%
Muscle Shoals Middle School	06–08	642	46%	64%
Muscle Shoals High School	09–12	864	38%	37%
Howell Graves Preschool	PK–KG	356	Not reported	Not reported
Highland Park Elementary School	01–02	236	Not reported	Not reported
Webster Elementary School	01–02	234	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

18,957

Median Income

$74K

Homeownership

70%

Median Age

41.2 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 35661 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 35661 has a school score of 69/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 35661 is approximately $261K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 35661 in Muscle Shoals has an overall NeighborScore of 67/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.