Special Interest
Housing in Wilcox County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Wilcox County averages $745/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Alabama median of $1,007 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 41% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Wilcox County FMR Area are $632 for a studio, $669 for 1‑bedroom, $844 for 2‑bedroom, $1,174 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,261 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $99 increase for a 2-bedroom in Wilcox County shows a 13% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Wilcox County was 6.2% in 2024, compared to Alabama at 3.1% and the national rate of 4.0%.
