Housing by town in Etowah County, Alabama
Etowah County, Alabama has 17 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $847 (±$44) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
26.1% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $669 in 2015–2019 (+26.6%; No measurable change after inflation).
Tidmore Bend has the highest median gross rent ($1,257) and Altoona the lowest ($380).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $847 (±$44)
- Households that rent
- 26.1%
- Median household income
- $54,563
- Places
- 17
Cities, towns and townships in Etowah County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altoona | $380 | 34.6% | $43,056 | $114,100 | $306 |
| Attalla | $743 | 27.6% | $59,215 | $126,100 | $427 |
| Carlisle-Rockledge | $550 | 21.8% | $60,360 | $115,900 | $481 |
| Coats Bend | — | 8.7% | $70,409 | $149,600 | $446 |
| Gadsden | $808 | 44.3% | $40,345 | $116,800 | $554 |
| Gallant | — | 0.0% | $55,130 | $99,200 | $508 |
| Glencoe | $736 | 18.3% | $68,517 | $206,100 | $765 |
| Hokes Bluff | — | 8.0% | $74,968 | $196,400 | $694 |
| Lookout Mountain | — | 5.9% | $80,362 | $158,300 | $456 |
| Rainbow City | $1,048 | 34.4% | $56,398 | $223,000 | $826 |
| Reece City | $1,139 | 6.3% | $66,705 | $153,800 | $485 |
| Ridgeville | — | 1.5% | — | $78,300 | — |
| Sardis City | $862 | 8.8% | $67,721 | $225,700 | $712 |
| Southside | $1,184 | 7.4% | $76,487 | $226,500 | $934 |
| Tidmore Bend | $1,257 | 22.0% | $60,729 | $162,500 | $542 |
| Walnut Grove | $550 | 19.3% | $40,089 | $131,100 | — |
| Whitesboro | $1,028 | 27.4% | $67,188 | $154,400 | $422 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $16,550 | $27,550 | $44,050 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $31,450 | $50,350 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $35,400 | $56,650 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $39,300 | $62,900 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $42,450 | $67,950 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $45,600 | $73,000 |
| 7 people | $48,750 | $48,750 | $78,000 |
| 8 people | $51,900 | $51,900 | $83,050 |
How the places in Etowah County rank across Alabama
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Crime reported to police in Etowah County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 211 | 220 | 1,269 | 1,320 | 96,106 | 7 of 8 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Etowah County recorded 211 violent and 1,269 property crimes, 220 and 1,320 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 99% 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 Etowah County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gadsden Police Department | 32,894 | 131 | 713 |
| Etowah County Sheriff's Office | 30,036 | 15 | 72 |
| Boaz Police Department | 10,565 | 10 | 109 |
| Rainbow City Police Department | 10,384 | 8 | 86 |
| Attalla Police Department | 5,726 | 39 | 248 |
| Hokes Bluff Police Department | 4,728 | 2 | 25 |
| Sardis City Police Department | 1,773 | 6 | 16 |
| Walnut Grove Police Department | 789 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Etowah County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35901 | 18,769 | $820 | $166,200 | $48,876 | 34.1% |
| 35903 | 17,113 | $861 | $172,300 | $53,122 | 34.6% |
| 35904 | 14,015 | $817 | $117,700 | $43,771 | 28.0% |
| 35954 | 12,054 | $727 | $135,700 | $59,479 | 21.0% |
| 35906 | 10,446 | $1,048 | $220,900 | $56,420 | 33.8% |
| 35907 | 9,357 | $1,184 | $227,200 | $76,390 | 7.1% |
| 35956 | 8,748 | $926 | $181,900 | $61,290 | 19.5% |
| 35952 | 8,415 | $647 | $117,500 | $48,361 | 19.0% |
| 35905 | 6,452 | $829 | $195,600 | $67,042 | 18.9% |
| 35972 | 1,291 | — | $98,800 | $42,457 | 0.0% |
| 35990 | 70 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
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Questions about Etowah County
What is the crime rate in Etowah County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Etowah County recorded 220 violent and 1,320 property crimes per 100,000 residents (211 violent and 1,269 property crimes in all).
Which place in Etowah County has the highest rent?
Tidmore Bend has the highest median gross rent, $1,257 (±$437) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Etowah County has the lowest rent?
Altoona has the lowest median gross rent, $380 (±$85) a month.
What is the median rent in Etowah County, Alabama?
The median gross rent in Etowah County is $847 (±$44) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Etowah County, Alabama
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Etowah County, Alabama
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Gadsden, AL MSA
- 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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