Housing by town in Shelby County, Alabama
Shelby County, Alabama has 18 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,401 (±$38) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
18.6% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $1,047 in 2015–2019 (+33.8%; Up after inflation).
Shoal Creek has the highest median gross rent ($2,766) and Wilton the lowest ($481).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,401 (±$38)
- Households that rent
- 18.6%
- Median household income
- $97,961
- Places
- 18
Cities, towns and townships in Shelby County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabaster | $1,372 | 12.9% | $91,357 | $261,700 | $1,221 |
| Brook Highland | $1,460 | 53.5% | $79,904 | $427,400 | $1,796 |
| Calera | $1,601 | 20.7% | $87,194 | $235,300 | $1,054 |
| Chelsea | $1,414 | 10.0% | $115,337 | $360,000 | $1,393 |
| Columbiana | $940 | 35.8% | $80,546 | $259,500 | $1,082 |
| Eagle Point | — | 5.8% | $151,842 | $493,800 | $1,971 |
| Harpersville | $843 | 18.6% | $75,018 | $211,300 | $1,014 |
| Helena | $1,574 | 8.9% | $115,139 | $330,700 | $1,383 |
| Highland Lakes | $1,201 | 3.4% | $169,361 | $599,200 | $2,258 |
| Indian Springs Village | $2,264 | 8.4% | $136,836 | $555,800 | $2,127 |
| Meadowbrook | $1,365 | 11.3% | $141,862 | $423,700 | $1,593 |
| Montevallo | $956 | 35.1% | $56,626 | $220,700 | $874 |
| Pelham | $1,577 | 16.1% | $101,094 | $299,800 | $1,454 |
| Shoal Creek | $2,766 | 12.5% | $218,333 | $762,500 | $2,511 |
| Vincent | $845 | 16.0% | $52,813 | $166,500 | $587 |
| Westover | $1,048 | 12.1% | $96,932 | $297,400 | $1,115 |
| Wilsonville | $854 | 18.3% | $72,115 | $235,400 | $776 |
| Wilton | $481 | 39.6% | $54,750 | $162,100 | $841 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $21,900 | $36,450 | $58,350 |
| 2 people | $25,000 | $41,650 | $66,650 |
| 3 people | $28,150 | $46,850 | $75,000 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $52,050 | $83,300 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $56,250 | $90,000 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $60,400 | $96,650 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $64,550 | $103,300 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $68,750 | $110,000 |
How the places in Shelby County rank across Alabama
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Police departments in Shelby County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby County Sheriff's Office | 95,086 | 112 | 364 |
| Alabaster Police Department | 34,730 | 33 | 334 |
| Pelham Police Department | 25,692 | 40 | 211 |
| Montevallo Police Department | 7,901 | 9 | 51 |
| Columbiana Police Department | 5,002 | 9 | 49 |
| Harpersville Police Department | 2,006 | 2 | 17 |
No county-wide total is published here: the residents the FBI counts for these departments do not match the Census Bureau’s count for the county (a department here also serves another county, or a state police troop is listed here), so a total would not be accurate.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
ZIP codes in Shelby County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35242 | 57,374 | $1,472 | $477,700 | $117,047 | 26.8% |
| 35244 | 38,217 | $1,472 | $412,000 | $113,450 | 29.6% |
| 35007 | 28,586 | $1,347 | $245,500 | $88,505 | 15.7% |
| 35124 | 25,238 | $1,577 | $307,600 | $99,726 | 16.2% |
| 35080 | 20,251 | $1,690 | $312,900 | $118,344 | 9.0% |
| 35040 | 19,304 | $1,512 | $232,300 | $84,554 | 21.1% |
| 35115 | 17,610 | $882 | $179,000 | $57,372 | 28.2% |
| 35043 | 15,837 | $1,322 | $366,200 | $121,356 | 9.5% |
| 35051 | 9,818 | $929 | $250,000 | $80,061 | 21.1% |
| 35114 | 7,922 | $1,084 | $310,200 | $98,355 | 7.7% |
| 35147 | 6,897 | $1,226 | $317,300 | $91,739 | 8.8% |
| 35186 | 5,191 | $1,283 | $304,300 | $102,615 | 16.9% |
| 35143 | 3,146 | $775 | $220,000 | $72,500 | 16.0% |
| 35178 | 3,078 | $866 | $148,700 | $55,299 | 14.4% |
| 35078 | 2,170 | $842 | $216,100 | $75,056 | 17.4% |
| 35176 | 704 | $964 | $94,500 | $49,348 | 31.1% |
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Questions about Shelby County
Which place in Shelby County has the highest rent?
Shoal Creek has the highest median gross rent, $2,766 (±$237) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Shelby County has the lowest rent?
Wilton has the lowest median gross rent, $481 (±$236) a month.
What is the median rent in Shelby County, Alabama?
The median gross rent in Shelby County is $1,401 (±$38) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shelby County, Alabama
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shelby County, Alabama
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Birmingham-Hoover, 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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