Cost of Living in Cherokee County, AL

What does it cost to live in Cherokee County? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.

Median Income

$46,621

Median Rent

$700/mo

Median Home

$158,700

Affordability

429

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$802
Property Tax$50
Insurance$53

Total Monthly$905
% of Income23.3%

Renting

Median Rent$700
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$725
% of Income18%

Living in Cherokee County, Alabama

Cherokee County has a median household income of $46,621 with housing costs that represent 23.3% of income for owners and 18% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not financial advice.