Special Interest
Housing in Dale County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Dale County averages $889/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 Dale County FMR Area are $607 for a studio, $756 for 1‑bedroom, $850 for 2‑bedroom, $1,182 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,426 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $39 decrease for a 2-bedroom in Dale County shows a 4% decline over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Dale County was 3.5% in 2024, compared to Alabama at 3.1% and the national rate of 4.0%.
