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Is Demopolis, AL expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 37 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,14335% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$37,534about $3,128/month · 57% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$183,60045% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 79% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.9 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $45,720 a year. That is $22 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Alabama cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Alabama. It is number 57 of 120 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Demopolis
$1,143
Hamilton
$789
Oneonta
$671
Satsuma
$1,368
Lanett
$989
Opp
$1,158
Greenville
$597

How much do households earn in Demopolis?

Under $25k
33.4%
$25k–50k
16.5%
$50k–100k
20.6%
$100k–150k
10.3%
$150k+
7.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 17.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Demopolis

SizeDemopolisU.S. average
Studio$658$1,338
1 bedroom$660$1,324
2 bedrooms$728$1,509
3 bedrooms$968$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Demopolis overall?

Everyday prices in Alabama overall are 11% below the U.S. average (index 88.8, U.S. = 100).

Housing
62
Goods (food, clothes…)
96
Utilities
85
Other services
97
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Demopolis, so the Alabama figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Demopolis

🏛️ Property tax$943a year · 0.51% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$218a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Demopolis

Commute to work23.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree27.4%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home54.9%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line26%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment1.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Demopolis?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $131 a month less.

Renting
$1,143
Owning
$1,274

Owning assumes a typical $183,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $18,360 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Demopolis, AL?

Renting in Demopolis costs a median of about $1,143 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Alabama median is $1,175.

How much do I need to make to live in Demopolis?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $45,720 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Demopolis cheap or expensive?

Demopolis is rated Expensive: rent takes 36.5% of the typical household income of $37,534. It ranks 57th cheapest of 120 Alabama cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Demopolis?

The median homeowner in Demopolis pays $943 a year in property taxes, about 0.51% of the median home value.

Is Demopolis more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Alabama are 11% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Demopolis?

The median home value in Demopolis is $183,600, about 4.9 times the typical yearly household income.

6,908 people live in Demopolis. Numbers are typical (middle) values.