Special Interest
Housing in Choctaw County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Choctaw County averages $543/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 23% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Choctaw County FMR Area are $688 for a studio, $733 for 1‑bedroom, $926 for 2‑bedroom, $1,219 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,381 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $383 increase for a 2-bedroom in Choctaw County shows a 71% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Choctaw County was 4.5% in 2024, compared to Alabama at 3.1% and the national rate of 4.0%.
