Chilton County, AL at a glance
Median household income
$65,603$5,467 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Chilton County, AL?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Chilton County, AL? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Chilton County, AL HUD Metro FMR Area, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $734 | $8,808 | $29,360 | 13.4% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $739 | $8,868 | $29,560 | 13.5% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $970 | $11,640 | $38,800 | 17.7% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,274 | $15,288 | $50,960 | 23.3% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,448 | $17,376 | $57,920 | 26.5% |
What a typical income covers in Chilton County, AL
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $65,603 a year ($5,467 a month before tax).
What $65,603 leaves after Alabama taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Alabama tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
Rent, jobs and pay in Alabama
Living in Chilton County, AL: common questions
What is the median household income in Chilton County, AL?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Chilton County, AL is $65,603 per year (approximately $5,467 per month).
What is the average rent in Chilton County, AL?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $734 for a studio, $739 for one bedroom, $970 for two, $1,274 for three and $1,448 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Chilton County, AL expensive to live in?
Prices there run 8.4% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 91.6, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Chilton County, AL?
To keep a $970 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $38,800 a year, or $3,233 a month. That is 59% of what the typical household in Chilton County, AL earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Chilton County, AL?
On the local median income of $65,603 ($5,467 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $2,733 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,640 for everything else and $1,093 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $970 takes 35% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Chilton County, AL?
Homes in Alabama paid 16.4¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $148. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.