Special Interest
Housing in Dallas County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Dallas County averages $733/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 43% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Dallas County FMR Area are $656 for a studio, $674 for 1‑bedroom, $884 for 2‑bedroom, $1,166 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,170 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $151 increase for a 2-bedroom in Dallas County shows a 21% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Dallas County was 5.5% in 2024, compared to Alabama at 3.1% and the national rate of 4.0%.
