Latest available · Census ACS 5-Year (2024)
What Is the Average Rent in Bessemer city, Alabama?
City · Census ACS 5-Year estimates
The median gross rent in Bessemer city, Alabama is $961/month (±$57), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $135,900 (±$24,955), and the median household income is $39,613/year. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.
Housing Metrics for Bessemer city, Alabama
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Gross Rent | $961 |
| Median Home Value | $135,900 |
| Median Household Income | $39,613 |
| Total Housing Units | 10,925 |
| Renter-Occupied Units | 4,652 |
| Renter-Occupied Share | 43% |
| Households Paying 50%+ Income | 1,093 households |
How does Bessemer city, Alabama compare?
Median gross rent ranked against all cities in Alabama.
Higher rent than 70% of cities in Alabama · 131th of 432
| # | City | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shoal Creek CDP | $2,766 |
| 2 | Indian Springs Village city | $2,264 |
| 3 | Clay city | $2,240 |
| … 127 more … | ||
| 131 | Bessemer city(you are here) | $961 |
| … 298 more … | ||
| 430 | Cottonwood town | $339 |
| 431 | Cardiff town | $326 |
| 432 | Oakman town | $283 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bessemer city, Alabama?
The median gross rent in Bessemer city, Alabama is $961/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Bessemer city, Alabama?
The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Bessemer city, Alabama is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the median home value in Bessemer city, Alabama?
The median home value in Bessemer city, Alabama is $135,900 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
What percentage of renters in Bessemer city are rent-burdened?
In Bessemer city, Alabama, 1,093 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.
What is the median household income in Bessemer city, Alabama?
The median household income in Bessemer city, Alabama is $39,613/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?
The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $961 has a margin of error of ±$57. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.
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