Russell County, AL at a glance
Median household income
$51,197$4,266 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Russell 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 Russell County, AL? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Columbus, GA-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 | $895 | $10,740 | $35,800 | 21% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $939 | $11,268 | $37,560 | 22% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,088 | $13,056 | $43,520 | 25.5% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,445 | $17,340 | $57,800 | 33.9% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,703 | $20,436 | $68,120 | 39.9% |
What a typical income covers in Russell County, AL
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $51,197 a year ($4,266 a month before tax).
What $51,197 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 Russell County, AL: common questions
What is the median household income in Russell County, AL?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Russell County, AL is $51,197 per year (approximately $4,266 per month).
What is the average rent in Russell County, AL?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $895 for a studio, $939 for one bedroom, $1,088 for two, $1,445 for three and $1,703 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 Russell County, AL expensive to live in?
Prices there run 10.7% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 89.3, 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 Russell County, AL?
To keep a $1,088 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $43,520 a year, or $3,627 a month. That is 85% of what the typical household in Russell County, AL earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Russell County, AL?
On the local median income of $51,197 ($4,266 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $2,133 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,280 for everything else and $853 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,088 takes 51% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Russell 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.