Housing by town in DeKalb County, Alabama
DeKalb County, Alabama has 16 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $693 (±$25) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
21.7% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $628 in 2015–2019 (+10.4%; Down after inflation).
Henagar has the highest median gross rent ($1,048) and Geraldine the lowest ($417).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $693 (±$25)
- Households that rent
- 21.7%
- Median household income
- $51,204
- Places
- 16
Cities, towns and townships in DeKalb County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collinsville | $545 | 37.9% | $31,652 | $59,000 | $368 |
| Crossville | $695 | 34.7% | $49,100 | $129,900 | $567 |
| Fort Payne | $679 | 30.7% | $47,479 | $157,000 | $531 |
| Fyffe | $565 | 27.8% | $34,870 | $113,300 | $433 |
| Geraldine | $417 | 33.9% | $43,594 | $171,900 | $533 |
| Hammondville | $569 | 12.9% | $37,083 | $113,900 | $508 |
| Henagar | $1,048 | 30.7% | $49,315 | $144,700 | $452 |
| Ider | $760 | 28.8% | $54,444 | $162,900 | $423 |
| Lakeview | — | 21.6% | $63,125 | $103,100 | $525 |
| Mentone | — | 7.3% | $42,344 | $269,700 | $594 |
| Pine Ridge | $852 | 29.2% | $58,750 | — | $504 |
| Powell | $931 | 27.9% | $61,786 | $116,400 | $450 |
| Rainsville | $519 | 10.7% | $74,046 | $230,400 | $683 |
| Shiloh | $725 | 44.6% | $61,538 | $113,900 | $331 |
| Sylvania | $692 | 33.2% | $56,161 | $161,500 | $423 |
| Valley Head | $917 | 12.6% | $45,889 | $59,800 | $200 or less |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $15,960 | $26,000 | $41,550 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $29,700 | $47,500 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $33,400 | $53,450 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $37,100 | $59,350 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $40,100 | $64,100 |
| 6 people | $43,050 | $43,050 | $68,850 |
| 7 people | $46,050 | $46,050 | $73,600 |
| 8 people | $49,000 | $49,000 | $78,350 |
How the places in DeKalb County rank across Alabama
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Crime reported to police in DeKalb County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 77 | 115 | 469 | 699 | 67,143 | 9 of 12 |
| 2024 | 65 | 95 | 524 | 767 | 68,280 | 10 of 12 |
| 2025 | 97 | 140 | 584 | 842 | 69,363 | 9 of 12 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for DeKalb County recorded 97 violent and 584 property crimes, 140 and 842 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 98% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in DeKalb County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeKalb County Sheriff's Office | 39,466 | 51 | 228 |
| Fort Payne Police Department | 15,054 | 26 | 213 |
| Rainsville Police Department | 6,036 | 5 | 47 |
| Henagar Police Department | 2,326 | 3 | 28 |
| Sylvania Police Department | 1,830 | 2 | 14 |
| Crossville Police Department | 1,829 | 0 | 4 |
| Fyffe Police Department | 977 | 2 | 8 |
| Powell Police Department | 934 | 6 | 33 |
| Geraldine Police Department | 911 | 2 | 9 |
| Ider Police Department | 741 | — | — |
| Valley Head Police Department | 599 | — | — |
| Mentone Police Department | 337 | — | — |
ZIP codes in DeKalb County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35967 | 16,957 | $684 | $157,300 | $47,051 | 27.6% |
| 35962 | 8,666 | $760 | $141,700 | $60,392 | 20.5% |
| 35986 | 8,207 | $558 | $221,600 | $68,056 | 10.5% |
| 35961 | 5,879 | $621 | $100,200 | $46,224 | 26.4% |
| 35978 | 5,580 | $1,041 | $137,100 | $55,509 | 22.5% |
| 35968 | 4,763 | $698 | $122,400 | $43,539 | 15.3% |
| 35971 | 4,452 | $732 | $143,100 | $58,528 | 25.3% |
| 35989 | 3,330 | $715 | $94,100 | $43,580 | 17.2% |
| 35988 | 2,368 | $691 | $158,500 | $53,684 | 35.1% |
| 35981 | 2,052 | $1,003 | $152,200 | $45,556 | 13.7% |
| 35975 | 1,649 | — | $176,100 | $48,225 | 1.5% |
| 35974 | 1,518 | $417 | $155,900 | $52,054 | 25.2% |
| 35984 | 1,424 | $358 | $138,000 | $44,135 | 15.2% |
| 35963 | 1,398 | $668 | $82,600 | $59,926 | 23.7% |
| 35979 | 1,103 | — | $137,000 | $51,833 | 5.1% |
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Questions about DeKalb County
What is the crime rate in DeKalb County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for DeKalb County recorded 140 violent and 842 property crimes per 100,000 residents (97 violent and 584 property crimes in all).
Which place in DeKalb County has the highest rent?
Henagar has the highest median gross rent, $1,048 (±$244) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in DeKalb County has the lowest rent?
Geraldine has the lowest median gross rent, $417 (±$82) a month.
What is the median rent in DeKalb County, Alabama?
The median gross rent in DeKalb County is $693 (±$25) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — DeKalb County, Alabama
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — DeKalb County, Alabama
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: DeKalb County, AL
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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