Special Interest
Housing in Pickens County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Pickens County averages $648/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 33% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Pickens County FMR Area are $646 for a studio, $650 for 1‑bedroom, $853 for 2‑bedroom, $1,093 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,418 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $205 increase for a 2-bedroom in Pickens County shows a 32% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Pickens County was 3.9% in 2024, compared to Alabama at 3.1% and the national rate of 4.0%.
