Special Interest
Housing in Lamar County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Lamar County averages $549/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 31% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Lamar County FMR Area are $618 for a studio, $636 for 1‑bedroom, $776 for 2‑bedroom, $1,024 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,040 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $227 increase for a 2-bedroom in Lamar County shows a 41% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Lamar County was 3.4% in 2024, compared to Alabama at 3.1% and the national rate of 4.0%.
