Cost of Living in DeKalb County, AL

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

Median Income

$47,920

Median Rent

$684/mo

Median Home

$129,000

Affordability

546

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$652
Property Tax$37
Insurance$43

Total Monthly$732
% of Income18.3%

Renting

Median Rent$684
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$709
% of Income17.1%

Living in DeKalb County, Alabama

DeKalb County has a median household income of $47,920 with housing costs that represent 18.3% of income for owners and 17.1% 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.