Special Interest
Housing in Chilton County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Chilton County averages $871/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 26% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Chilton County FMR Area are $801 for a studio, $806 for 1‑bedroom, $1,058 for 2‑bedroom, $1,389 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,579 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $187 increase for a 2-bedroom in Chilton County shows a 21% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Chilton County was 2.8% in 2024, compared to Alabama at 3.1% and the national rate of 4.0%.
