Clarke County, AL at a glance
Median household income
$49,249$4,104 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Clarke 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 Clarke County, AL? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Clarke County, AL, 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 | $588 | $7,056 | $23,520 | 14.3% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $603 | $7,236 | $24,120 | 14.7% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $791 | $9,492 | $31,640 | 19.3% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,034 | $12,408 | $41,360 | 25.2% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,261 | $15,132 | $50,440 | 30.7% |
What a typical income covers in Clarke County, AL
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $49,249 a year ($4,104 a month before tax).
What $49,249 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 Clarke County, AL: common questions
What is the median household income in Clarke County, AL?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Clarke County, AL is $49,249 per year (approximately $4,104 per month).
What is the average rent in Clarke County, AL?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $588 for a studio, $603 for one bedroom, $791 for two, $1,034 for three and $1,261 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 Clarke County, AL expensive to live in?
Prices there run 11.2% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for Alabama is 88.8, 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 Clarke County, AL?
To keep a $791 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $31,640 a year, or $2,637 a month. That is 64% of what the typical household in Clarke County, AL earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Clarke County, AL?
On the local median income of $49,249 ($4,104 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $2,052 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,231 for everything else and $821 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $791 takes 39% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Clarke 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.