Housing by town in Houston County, Alabama
Houston County, Alabama has 12 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $945 (±$17) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.2% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $754 in 2015–2019 (+25.3%; Up after inflation).
Kinsey has the highest median gross rent ($1,053) and Cottonwood the lowest ($339).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $945 (±$17)
- Households that rent
- 36.2%
- Median household income
- $58,626
- Places
- 12
Cities, towns and townships in Houston County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford | $994 | 26.4% | $65,341 | $180,100 | $509 |
| Avon | $666 | 23.2% | $39,375 | $122,500 | $335 |
| Columbia | $760 | 22.2% | $62,000 | $156,800 | $547 |
| Cottonwood | $339 | 33.2% | $34,468 | $111,500 | $352 |
| Cowarts | $902 | 27.5% | $64,118 | $177,700 | $379 |
| Dothan | $960 | 42.9% | $55,792 | $194,000 | $606 |
| Gordon | $925 | 45.3% | — | $86,700 | $200 or less |
| Kinsey | $1,053 | 22.0% | $55,500 | $132,000 | $391 |
| Madrid | $1,000 | 14.9% | $39,750 | $122,500 | $288 |
| Rehobeth | $976 | 14.0% | $80,972 | $242,900 | $762 |
| Taylor | $1,046 | 31.0% | $67,464 | $134,200 | $322 |
| Webb | $780 | 18.0% | $54,792 | $113,800 | $351 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $16,700 | $27,800 | $44,450 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $31,750 | $50,800 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $35,700 | $57,150 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $39,650 | $63,450 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $42,850 | $68,550 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $46,000 | $73,650 |
| 7 people | $49,200 | $49,200 | $78,700 |
| 8 people | $52,350 | $52,350 | $83,800 |
How the places in Houston County rank across Alabama
- Alabama places ranked by median rent
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- Alabama places ranked by median household income
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- Alabama places ranked by share of renters
- Alabama places ranked by rent burden
- Alabama places ranked by age of homes
- Alabama places ranked by rental vacancy rate
- Alabama places ranked by commute time
Police departments in Houston County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston County Sheriff's Office | 29,255 | 122 | 399 |
| Ashford Police Department | 2,434 | — | — |
| Kinsey Police Department | 2,280 | 1 | 3 |
| Webb Police Department | 1,343 | — | — |
| Cottonwood Police Department | 1,103 | 0 | 8 |
| Columbia Police Department | 710 | 1 | 7 |
| Gordon Police Department | 303 | — | — |
No county-wide total is published here: the departments that reported every month serve less than 90% of the residents the FBI counts for the county, so a total would leave too many out.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
ZIP codes in Houston County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36301 | 39,452 | $917 | $164,100 | $50,125 | 41.9% |
| 36303 | 30,173 | $893 | $182,600 | $54,147 | 41.3% |
| 36305 | 17,610 | $1,156 | $251,000 | $84,302 | 33.3% |
| 36312 | 6,249 | $884 | $160,000 | $56,994 | 24.0% |
| 36352 | 5,617 | $809 | $174,500 | $71,997 | 18.5% |
| 36320 | 3,151 | $708 | $152,700 | $50,000 | 20.8% |
| 36321 | 2,141 | $923 | $177,700 | $64,267 | 25.4% |
| 36376 | 2,088 | $791 | $106,100 | $49,700 | 23.2% |
| 36343 | 1,496 | $907 | $98,900 | $47,188 | 23.9% |
| 36370 | 894 | $589 | $109,000 | $51,765 | 8.7% |
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Questions about Houston County
Which place in Houston County has the highest rent?
Kinsey has the highest median gross rent, $1,053 (±$149) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Houston County has the lowest rent?
Cottonwood has the lowest median gross rent, $339 (±$210) a month.
What is the median rent in Houston County, Alabama?
The median gross rent in Houston County is $945 (±$17) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Houston County, Alabama
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Houston County, Alabama
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Dothan, AL HUD Metro FMR Area
- 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.
Figures last updated on .