Walker County, AL at a glance
Median household income
$56,509$4,709 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Walker 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 Walker County, AL? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Walker 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 | $644 | $7,728 | $25,760 | 13.7% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $724 | $8,688 | $28,960 | 15.4% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $886 | $10,632 | $35,440 | 18.8% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,232 | $14,784 | $49,280 | 26.2% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,481 | $17,772 | $59,240 | 31.4% |
What a typical income covers in Walker County, AL
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $56,509 a year ($4,709 a month before tax).
What $56,509 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 Walker County, AL: common questions
What is the median household income in Walker County, AL?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Walker County, AL is $56,509 per year (approximately $4,709 per month).
What is the average rent in Walker County, AL?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $644 for a studio, $724 for one bedroom, $886 for two, $1,232 for three and $1,481 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 Walker 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 Walker County, AL?
To keep a $886 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $35,440 a year, or $2,953 a month. That is 63% of what the typical household in Walker County, AL earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Walker County, AL?
On the local median income of $56,509 ($4,709 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $2,355 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,413 for everything else and $942 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $886 takes 38% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Walker 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.