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Cost of Living in Bibb County, AL

Population 22,130 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$733
Median home value$145,700
Median household income$52,541

The median rent in Bibb County, AL is $733/month, 27% lower than the Alabama median and 48% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $145,700, 56% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $52,541 a year, 18% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 16.7%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $29,320/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 2.8×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $737/mo

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Bibb County vs. Alabama vs. U.S.

Bibb CountyAlabamaU.S.
Median rent$733$1,007$1,413
Median home value$145,700$209,900$332,700
Median household income$52,541$63,999$80,734
Homeownership rate79.2%70.2%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher11.7%28.4%35.7%
Poverty rate22.5%15.6%12.5%
Unemployment rate12.1%4.7%5.2%
Work from home4.8%8.8%15.1%
Median age41.239.338.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Bibb County, AL?

The median gross rent in Bibb County, AL is $733 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $29,320 a year in gross income.

Is Bibb County, AL expensive to live in?

Rent there is 48% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 2.8 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

Vernon County, MORent $734 · Income $52,230Jefferson County, GARent $731 · Income $53,014Mason County, KYRent $727 · Income $52,178Swain County, NCRent $742 · Income $52,349New Madrid County, MORent $729 · Income $51,881Saline County, ILRent $726 · Income $53,117

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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