Lauderdale County, AL at a glance
Median household income
$62,649$5,221 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale County, AL? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL MSA, 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 | $698 | $8,376 | $27,920 | 13.4% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $775 | $9,300 | $31,000 | 14.8% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,000 | $12,000 | $40,000 | 19.2% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,242 | $14,904 | $49,680 | 23.8% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,409 | $16,908 | $56,360 | 27% |
Rent in Lauderdale County, AL, with the wage each unit needs →
What a typical income covers in Lauderdale County, AL
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $62,649 a year ($5,221 a month before tax).
What $62,649 leaves after Alabama taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Alabama tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
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Living in Lauderdale County, AL: common questions
What is the median household income in Lauderdale County, AL?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Lauderdale County, AL is $62,649 per year (approximately $5,221 per month).
What is the average rent in Lauderdale County, AL?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $698 for a studio, $775 for one bedroom, $1,000 for two, $1,242 for three and $1,409 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 Lauderdale County, AL expensive to live in?
Prices there run 15.2% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 84.8, 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 Lauderdale County, AL?
To keep a $1,000 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $40,000 a year, or $3,333 a month. That is 64% of what the typical household in Lauderdale County, AL earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Lauderdale County, AL?
On the local median income of $62,649 ($5,221 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $2,610 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,566 for everything else and $1,044 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,000 takes 38% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Lauderdale 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.