City Report · AL

Hueytown

Pop. 16,414·60th most expensive in Alabama·Hueytown rents have dropped 7.7%, currently a renter's market
Median rent (all units)
$1,205/mo
Year-over-Year
-7.7%
Month-over-Month
-1.1%
vs US Median
-$760
Falling (Monthly)
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Hueytown · $1,205
More affordable than 92% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
76/100
Good value
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Rents are 13% below what Hueytown's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,205/mo
Expected by trend
$1,382/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,010
1 BR
$1,160
2 BR
$1,280
3 BR
$1,600
4 BR+
$1,810
Research median
$1,280/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$14,460/yr
At $1,205/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 7.7% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-7.7% YoY, -1.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Hueytown, AL is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 21% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,414
Median income
$62,784
Median age
38.2
Renters
17.9%
Age distribution
26.2%
19.5%
25.3%
18.9%
Under 1826.2%
18–3419.5%
35–5425.3%
55–6410.1%
65+18.9%
Gender
45.9%
54.1%
Male45.9%
Female54.1%
Race & ethnicity
46%
42%
White46%
Black42%
Hispanic9.6%
Asian0.6%
Other1.7%
Education (25+)
36.1%
32.4%
21%
No HS diploma10.4%
HS diploma36.1%
Some college32.4%
Bachelor's+21%
Housing tenure
82.1%
17.9%
Owner82.1%
Renter17.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Hueytown, AL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$999 → $1,205
up 20.6%
Income
$58,151 → $62,784
up 8.0%
Population
16,694 → 16,414
down 1.7%
Renter share
27.1% → 17.9%
-9.2 pts
Bachelor's+
22% → 21%
-1.0 pts
Median age
36.2 → 38.2
+2.0 yrs

Five years ago, renters in Hueytown, AL paid around $999 a month. That figure now sits near $1,205, up 20.6% from the 2021 baseline. Median household income climbed from $58,151 to $62,784 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.0% shift. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show Hueytown, AL losing about 280 residents over the five-year window, down 1.7% on net. The renter share has eased from 27.1% to 17.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Taken together, the five-year picture in Hueytown, AL reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Hueytown rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Hueytown, AL

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Hueytown is $1,205/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,010/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,280/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,160/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,600/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($62,784/yr), Hueytown ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 7.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Hueytown an affordable city for renters?

Hueytown is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,205/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($62,784/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Hueytown falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Hueytown?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $48,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,205/mo in Hueytown. The local median household income is $62,784/yr, meaning the typical Hueytown household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Hueytown?

Rent in Hueytown has decreased 7.7% over the past year as of July 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Hueytown rent compare to other cities in Alabama?

Hueytown is one of the more affordable cities in Alabama for rent, ranking #60 out of 70 tracked cities at $1,205/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Hueytown?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Hueytown ($1,205/mo): Fairfield ($1,124/mo), Midfield ($1,145/mo).

What percentage of Hueytown residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 17.9% of Hueytown households are renters, while 82.1% are owner-occupied. Hueytown leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Hueytown rent compare to the national average?

Hueytown's median rent of $1,205/mo is $760 (39%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Alabama, it ranks #60 out of 70 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,205/mo, rent takes ~23% of Hueytown's median household income ($62,784/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Hueytown 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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