Special Interest
Housing in Crenshaw County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Crenshaw County averages $661/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 29% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Crenshaw County FMR Area are $604 for a studio, $608 for 1‑bedroom, $798 for 2‑bedroom, $957 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,057 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $137 increase for a 2-bedroom in Crenshaw County shows a 21% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Crenshaw County was 3.4% in 2024, compared to Alabama at 3.1% and the national rate of 4.0%.
