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Northport

Pop. 31,218·29th most expensive in Alabama·Northport rents are up 9.8% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,611/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.8%
Month-over-Month
+2.4%
vs US Median
-$354
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Northport · $1,611
More affordable than 69% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
24% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,611/mo, rent takes about 24% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$64,000/yr
Local median income
$80,913/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Northport's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$890
1 BR
$890
2 BR
$1,100
3 BR
$1,400
4 BR+
$1,460
Research median
$1,100/mo

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

Rent trends

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,332/yr
At $1,611/mo median
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Rents are up 9.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.8% YoY, +2.4% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Northport, AL is majority owner-occupied, 38.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,218
Median income
$80,913
Median age
36.8
Renters
37.8%
Age distribution
24.5%
23.5%
24.4%
12.4%
15.2%
Under 1824.5%
18–3423.5%
35–5424.4%
55–6412.4%
65+15.2%
Gender
46.6%
53.4%
Male46.6%
Female53.4%
Race & ethnicity
64.8%
26.9%
White64.8%
Black26.9%
Hispanic6.1%
Asian0.6%
Other1.6%
Education (25+)
22.4%
31.8%
38.2%
No HS diploma7.7%
HS diploma22.4%
Some college31.8%
Bachelor's+38.2%
Housing tenure
62.2%
37.8%
Owner62.2%
Renter37.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Northport, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$69,921 → $80,913
up 15.7%
Population
30,334 → 31,218
up 2.9%
Renter share
36.9% → 37.8%
+0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
36.6% → 38.2%
+1.6 pts
Median age
33 → 36.8
+3.8 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Northport, AL now reports about $80,913, up from $69,921 in 2021. The population has grown by 2.9% since 2021, moving from about 30,334 residents to roughly 31,218.

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Northport rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Northport. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Northport, AL

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Northport is $1,611/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $890/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,100/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $890/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,400/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($80,913/yr), Northport ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Northport an affordable city for renters?

Northport is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,611/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($80,913/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Northport falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Northport?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,611/mo in Northport. The local median household income is $80,913/yr, meaning the typical Northport household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Northport?

Rent in Northport has increased 9.8% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Northport neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Northport are 35476 ($1,351/mo), and 35473 ($1,723/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Northport is $1,611/mo.

How does Northport rent compare to other cities in Alabama?

Northport is middle-of-the-pack for Alabama for rent, ranking #29 out of 70 tracked cities at $1,611/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Northport?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Northport ($1,611/mo): Hueytown ($1,205/mo), Bessemer ($1,400/mo), Tuscaloosa ($1,433/mo).

What percentage of Northport residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.8% of Northport households are renters, while 62.2% are owner-occupied. Northport leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Northport rent compare to the national average?

Northport's median rent of $1,611/mo is $354 (18%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Alabama, it ranks #29 out of 70 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,611/mo, rent takes ~24% of Northport's median household income ($80,913/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax2–5%
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