Housing in Colbert County

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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 Colbert County averages $887/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 30% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.

HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Colbert County FMR Area are $740 for a studio, $823 for 1‑bedroom, $1,061 for 2‑bedroom, $1,318 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,495 for 4‑bedroom.

HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $174 increase for a 2-bedroom in Colbert County shows a 20% rise over that period.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Colbert County was 3.3% in 2024, compared to Alabama at 3.1% and the national rate of 4.0%.

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