Cost of Living in Bullock County, Alabama
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
How Bullock County Compares
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Detailed Housing Stats
National Ranking
Affordability Rank
Bullock County ranks #1,325 of 3,144 counties for affordability (top 42%)
Data Story
About Cost of Living in Bullock County, Alabama
Bullock's affordability masks income challenges
Renters in Bullock County spend 20.8% of their income on housing, exceeding both the national average of 18% and Alabama's state average of 18%. The county's median household income of $36,723 is the lowest in this eight-county group, making cost-of-living pressures acute despite low absolute rent levels.
Severely challenged housing-income balance
Bullock County ranks among Alabama's least affordable counties, with the state's lowest median household incomes paired with a above-average rent-to-income ratio of 20.8%. The county faces structural economic disadvantages that housing costs alone cannot address.
Cheapest rents but poorest incomes
Bullock's median rent of $635 ties as second-lowest in this group, undercutting only Barbour County's $644 and rivaling Barbour's $109,900 median home value of $79,400. Despite rock-bottom housing costs, the county's $36,723 median income creates the most strained affordability ratio.
Low costs mask severe income deficiency
Renters pay just $635 monthly and homeowners $563 from a median income of only $36,723, a situation where housing costs actually consume 20.8% of budgets. This means even cheap housing strains tight household finances, leaving limited resources for food, healthcare, and other necessities.
Bullock requires strong independent income
Bullock County's $635 rent and $79,400 median home values are the cheapest around, but only consider relocating if your income significantly exceeds the county's $36,723 median. Remote workers or retirees with steady external income will thrive here; local job-seekers should prioritize counties with stronger wage opportunities.
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Affordability Verdict
For renters in Bullock County, the market is affordable. Expect to pay around $635/month in gross rent, with 42.0% of renter households considered cost-burdened.
Rent vs. Own
Renters in Bullock County pay $635/month on average, compared to $563/month for homeowners. This market favors buyers by about 11%.
Income Needed
To afford the median rent without exceeding 30% of gross income, a household needs to earn approximately $25,400/year. For owner costs at the 28% rule, the required income is roughly $24,129/year. With a median household income of $36,723, most households can comfortably afford rent here. Notably, 42.0% of renter households in Bullock County are cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Regional Context
Compared to Marion County where rent averages $583/month, Bullock County is approximately 9% more expensive.
Affordability Calculator
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Rent Burden
20.7%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$857
per month
Owner Cost Burden
18.4%
of gross income
You can likely afford the median home in Bullock County
Median home value is $79,400. Estimated monthly cost: $634 vs. your max of $857.
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Based on the 30% rule for rent and 28% rule for housing costs (mortgage + owner costs). Mortgage estimate assumes 20% down, 7.2% interest, 30-year fixed.
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