Latest available · Census ACS 5-Year (2024)
What Is the Average Rent in Pelham city, Alabama?
City · Census ACS 5-Year estimates
The median gross rent in Pelham city, Alabama is $1,577/month (±$130), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $299,800 (±$15,620), and the median household income is $101,094/year. The unemployment rate in Shelby County, Alabama was 2% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.
Housing Metrics for Pelham city, Alabama
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Gross Rent | $1,577 |
| Median Home Value | $299,800 |
| Median Household Income | $101,094 |
| Total Housing Units | 9,498 |
| Renter-Occupied Units | 1,530 |
| Renter-Occupied Share | 16% |
| Households Paying 50%+ Income | 392 households |
| Unemployment Rate(April 2026) | 2% |
How does Pelham city, Alabama compare?
Median gross rent ranked against all cities in Alabama.
Higher rent than 97% of cities in Alabama · 14th of 432
| # | City | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shoal Creek CDP | $2,766 |
| 2 | Indian Springs Village city | $2,264 |
| 3 | Clay city | $2,240 |
| … 10 more … | ||
| 14 | Pelham city(you are here) | $1,577 |
| … 415 more … | ||
| 430 | Cottonwood town | $339 |
| 431 | Cardiff town | $326 |
| 432 | Oakman town | $283 |
More data for Pelham city, Alabama
Browse by State
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Puerto Rico
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Pelham city, Alabama?
The median gross rent in Pelham city, Alabama is $1,577/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 Pelham city, Alabama?
The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Pelham 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 Pelham city, Alabama?
The median home value in Pelham city, Alabama is $299,800 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
What percentage of renters in Pelham city are rent-burdened?
In Pelham city, Alabama, 392 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 Pelham city, Alabama?
The median household income in Pelham city, Alabama is $101,094/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 $1,577 has a margin of error of ±$130. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.
Managing rental properties?
Tenanture helps property managers reply to every inbound lead, qualify applicants against your rules, and handle tenant inquiries automatically.
Get started free