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Cost of Living in Randolph County, AL

Population 22,510 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$708
Median home value$181,600
Median household income$52,338

The median rent in Randolph County, AL is $708/month, 30% lower than the Alabama median and 50% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $181,600, 45% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $52,338 a year, 18% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 16.2%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $28,320/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 3.5×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $918/mo

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Randolph County vs. Alabama vs. U.S.

Randolph CountyAlabamaU.S.
Median rent$708$1,007$1,413
Median home value$181,600$209,900$332,700
Median household income$52,338$63,999$80,734
Homeownership rate77.2%70.2%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher18.4%28.4%35.7%
Poverty rate19.9%15.6%12.5%
Unemployment rate3.8%4.7%5.2%
Work from home6.8%8.8%15.1%
Median age43.439.338.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Randolph County, AL?

The median gross rent in Randolph County, AL is $708 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $28,320 a year in gross income.

Is Randolph County, AL expensive to live in?

Rent there is 50% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 3.5 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

Lincoln County, KYRent $698 · Income $52,440Clay County, ARRent $707 · Income $51,481McCurtain County, OKRent $700 · Income $51,929Muhlenberg County, KYRent $718 · Income $51,927Hart County, KYRent $693 · Income $52,285Fentress County, TNRent $709 · Income $51,149

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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