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Cost of Living in Autauga County, AL

Population 59,947 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,263
Median home value$207,200
Median household income$72,481

The median rent in Autauga County, AL is $1,263/month, 25% higher than the Alabama median and 11% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $207,200, 38% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $72,481 a year, 13% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 20.9%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $50,520/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 2.9×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,048/mo

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Autauga County vs. Alabama vs. U.S.

Autauga CountyAlabamaU.S.
Median rent$1,263$1,007$1,413
Median home value$207,200$209,900$332,700
Median household income$72,481$63,999$80,734
Homeownership rate77.1%70.2%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher29.1%28.4%35.7%
Poverty rate11.3%15.6%12.5%
Unemployment rate2.4%4.7%5.2%
Work from home6.7%8.8%15.1%
Median age39.039.338.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Autauga County, AL?

The median gross rent in Autauga County, AL is $1,263 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Autauga County, AL?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $50,520 a year in gross income.

Is Autauga County, AL expensive to live in?

Rent there is 11% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 2.9 times the median household income.

Other counties in Alabama

Jefferson County, ALRent $1,193 · Income $66,388Mobile County, ALRent $1,052 · Income $58,880Madison County, ALRent $1,209 · Income $86,499Baldwin County, ALRent $1,277 · Income $78,775Tuscaloosa County, ALRent $1,037 · Income $66,231Shelby County, ALRent $1,401 · Income $97,961

Counties with a similar cost of living

Carson City, NVRent $1,248 · Income $72,355Ector County, TXRent $1,259 · Income $71,536Montgomery County, VARent $1,240 · Income $72,715Knox County, TNRent $1,261 · Income $74,222Tulare County, CARent $1,280 · Income $71,300Meade County, SDRent $1,264 · Income $74,790

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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