Best Job Markets in Alabama
Cities ranked by lowest unemployment rate · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the best job markets in Alabama based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by lowest unemployment rate from lowest to highest. Eva leads the ranking with a value of 0.3% and a population of 692.
The top three cities are Eva (0.3%), Good Hope (0.3%), and Vandiver (0.3%). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national best job markets ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Alabama.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Eva | 0.3% | 692 |
| #2 | Good Hope | 0.3% | 2,542 |
| #3 | Vandiver | 0.3% | 890 |
| #4 | Ashland | 0.4% | 1,779 |
| #5 | Headland | 0.4% | 5,124 |
| #6 | Ranburne | 0.4% | 524 |
| #7 | Maplesville | 0.6% | 813 |
| #8 | Midland City | 0.6% | 1,803 |
| #9 | Brook Highland | 0.7% | 8,428 |
| #10 | Lake View | 0.7% | 4,238 |
| #11 | Millry | 0.7% | 548 |
| #12 | Babbie | 0.8% | 559 |
| #13 | Choccolocco | 0.8% | 3,120 |
| #14 | Rosa | 0.8% | 759 |
| #15 | Coosada | 0.9% | 1,060 |
| #16 | Fruithurst | 0.9% | 528 |
| #17 | Robertsdale | 0.9% | 6,985 |
| #18 | Spanish Fort | 0.9% | 10,377 |
| #19 | Brantley | 1.0% | 915 |
| #20 | Calera | 1.0% | 17,188 |
| #21 | Douglas | 1.0% | 1,153 |
| #22 | Geraldine | 1.0% | 1,340 |
| #23 | Mountain Brook | 1.0% | 22,160 |
| #24 | Rainsville | 1.0% | 5,613 |
| #25 | Hurtsboro | 1.1% | 568 |
| #26 | Leeds | 1.1% | 12,221 |
| #27 | Madrid | 1.1% | 253 |
| #28 | Mount Olive CDP (Jefferson County), Alabama | 1.1% | 3,449 |
| #29 | Hollywood | 1.2% | 939 |
| #30 | Perdido Beach | 1.2% | 595 |
| #31 | Pinckard | 1.2% | 679 |
| #32 | Webb | 1.2% | 1,398 |
| #33 | Georgiana | 1.3% | 1,432 |
| #34 | Gu-Win | 1.3% | 130 |
| #35 | Hayden | 1.3% | 1,453 |
| #36 | New Brockton | 1.3% | 1,440 |
| #37 | New Market | 1.3% | 1,296 |
| #38 | Pike Road | 1.3% | 10,103 |
| #39 | Shiloh | 1.3% | 456 |
| #40 | Tuscumbia | 1.3% | 9,084 |
| #41 | Wedowee | 1.3% | 905 |
| #42 | Alexandria | 1.4% | 3,420 |
| #43 | Horn Hill | 1.4% | 272 |
| #44 | Mentone | 1.4% | 360 |
| #45 | Summerdale | 1.4% | 1,589 |
| #46 | Baileyton | 1.5% | 976 |
| #47 | Lynn | 1.5% | 821 |
| #48 | Smiths Station | 1.5% | 5,443 |
| #49 | Ardmore | 1.6% | 1,444 |
| #50 | Black | 1.6% | 462 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the best job markets in Alabama?
Eva ranks #1 for best job markets in Alabama with a value of 0.3% and a population of 692.
How many cities are ranked for best job markets in Alabama?
There are 50 cities ranked for best job markets in Alabama. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Alabama compare to other states for best job markets?
You can compare Alabama's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national best job markets page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.