Wilcox County, AL at a glance
Median household income
$40,640$3,387 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Wilcox 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 Wilcox County, AL? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Wilcox 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 | $632 | $7,584 | $25,280 | 18.7% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $656 | $7,872 | $26,240 | 19.4% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $843 | $10,116 | $33,720 | 24.9% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,079 | $12,948 | $43,160 | 31.9% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,261 | $15,132 | $50,440 | 37.2% |
What a typical income covers in Wilcox County, AL
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $40,640 a year ($3,387 a month before tax).
What $40,640 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 Wilcox County, AL: common questions
What is the median household income in Wilcox County, AL?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Wilcox County, AL is $40,640 per year (approximately $3,387 per month).
What is the average rent in Wilcox County, AL?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $632 for a studio, $656 for one bedroom, $843 for two, $1,079 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 Wilcox 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 Wilcox County, AL?
To keep a $843 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $33,720 a year, or $2,810 a month. That is 83% of what the typical household in Wilcox County, AL earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Wilcox County, AL?
On the local median income of $40,640 ($3,387 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $1,693 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,016 for everything else and $677 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $843 takes 50% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Wilcox 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.