Houston County, AL at a glance
Median household income
$58,626$4,886 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Houston 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 Houston County, AL? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Dothan, 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 | $757 | $9,084 | $30,280 | 15.5% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $762 | $9,144 | $30,480 | 15.6% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $950 | $11,400 | $38,000 | 19.4% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,288 | $15,456 | $51,520 | 26.4% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,428 | $17,136 | $57,120 | 29.2% |
What a typical income covers in Houston County, AL
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $58,626 a year ($4,886 a month before tax).
What $58,626 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 Houston County, AL: common questions
What is the median household income in Houston County, AL?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Houston County, AL is $58,626 per year (approximately $4,886 per month).
What is the average rent in Houston County, AL?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $757 for a studio, $762 for one bedroom, $950 for two, $1,288 for three and $1,428 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 Houston County, AL expensive to live in?
Prices there run 16.2% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 83.8, 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 Houston County, AL?
To keep a $950 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $38,000 a year, or $3,167 a month. That is 65% of what the typical household in Houston County, AL earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Houston County, AL?
On the local median income of $58,626 ($4,886 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $2,443 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,466 for everything else and $977 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $950 takes 39% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Houston 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.