Special Interest
Housing in DeKalb County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in DeKalb County averages $693/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 DeKalb County FMR Area are $576 for a studio, $591 for 1‑bedroom, $776 for 2‑bedroom, $992 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,302 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $83 increase for a 2-bedroom in DeKalb County shows a 12% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for DeKalb County was 2.7% in 2024, compared to Alabama at 3.1% and the national rate of 4.0%.
