Arley, Alabama

About Arley

Arley is a tiny community in northern Alabama, home to 333 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Arley is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 3.88 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 86 residents per square mile.

📰 Arley News Today

• The Legends at Brushy Crk Lot 46, Arley, AL 35541 [Updated 7/8] Realtor.com · Jul 8
• Graduation Meek High School - 05/19/2026 | Live & On Demand NFHS Network · May 19
• Schedule - Meek Tigers (Arley, AL) Football 26-27 MaxPreps · Jun 16
• Stray dog 'Buck' -- whose head was stuck in bucket -- rescued after huge search for poor pup New York Post · Mar 15
• Donald Ray "Donnie" Allison Obituary (2026) - Arley, AL - Collins-Burke Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Jan 20

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Arley Unique

• The only place in America named Arley — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in northern Alabama, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Alabama — one of 594 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 16 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Arley

• Chef Troy's Talk of the Town Restaurant
• The Grill at Trident Marina

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Arley

• Dowling Memorial Park reviews ★
• Tiger Field reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Arley

• Meek Elementary School
• Meek High School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Arley

🏘️ Nearby Communities