Housing in Coffee County

The inside story on rent prices
Source: US Census Bureau - ACS 5 Yr 2024

Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.

Rent in Coffee County averages $1,018/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 27% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.

HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Coffee County FMR Area are $769 for a studio, $789 for 1‑bedroom, $1,035 for 2‑bedroom, $1,439 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,535 for 4‑bedroom.

HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $17 increase for a 2-bedroom in Coffee County shows a 2% rise over that period.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Coffee County was 3.1% in 2024, compared to Alabama at 3.1% and the national rate of 4.0%.

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Coffee
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