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Northport

Pop. 31,218·24th most expensive in Alabama·Northport rents are up 13.7% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,679/mo
Year-over-Year
+13.7%
Month-over-Month
+4.2%
vs US Median
-$283
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Northport · $1,679
More affordable than 63% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
25% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,679/mo, rent takes about 25% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$67,000/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
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,100/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,679 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$20,148/yr
At $1,679/mo median
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Rents are up 13.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+13.7% YoY, +4.2% 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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At $1,679/mo, how Northport rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

By apartment size

Northport rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Northport, AL

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Northport is $1,679/mo as of August 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 25% of local median household income ($80,913/yr), Northport ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 13.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Northport an affordable city for renters?

Northport is considered affordable for renters. At $1,679/mo, rent takes approximately 25% 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 $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,679/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 13.7% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Northport neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Northport are 35476 ($1,340/mo), and 35473 ($1,621/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Northport is $1,679/mo.

How does Northport rent compare to other cities in Alabama?

Northport is one of the pricier cities in Alabama for rent, ranking #24 out of 70 tracked cities at $1,679/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Northport?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Northport ($1,679/mo): Hueytown ($1,211/mo), Tuscaloosa ($1,396/mo), Bessemer ($1,429/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 $1,679/mo is $283 (14%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Alabama, it ranks #24 out of 70 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,679/mo, rent takes ~25% 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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