Special Interest
Housing in Clarke County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Clarke County averages $782/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 37% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Clarke County FMR Area are $665 for a studio, $682 for 1‑bedroom, $895 for 2‑bedroom, $1,170 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,427 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $113 increase for a 2-bedroom in Clarke County shows a 14% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Clarke County was 5.2% in 2024, compared to Alabama at 3.1% and the national rate of 4.0%.
