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Is Harvest, AL expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 14 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,30126% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$109,910about $9,159/month · 26% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$281,30015% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 69% of U.S. cities. That makes it a rare mix of above-average pay and below-average rent. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (82.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $52,040 a year. That is $25 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Alabama cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Alabama. It is number 74 of 120 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Harvest
$1,301
Tarrant
$1,206
Margaret
$1,175
Highland Lakes
$1,264
Grayson Valley
$1,380
Monroeville
$607
Attalla
$782

How much do households earn in Harvest?

Under $25k
12.6%
$25k–50k
7.3%
$50k–100k
32.0%
$100k–150k
31.4%
$150k+
10.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 41.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Harvest 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 Harvest, so the Alabama figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Harvest

🏛️ Property tax$777a year · 0.28% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$198a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Harvest

Commute to work26 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree38.6%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home82.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line11.3%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment1.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Harvest?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $651 a month less.

Renting
$1,301
Owning
$1,952

Owning assumes a typical $281,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $28,130 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Harvest, AL?

Renting in Harvest costs a median of about $1,301 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Alabama median is $1,175.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $52,040 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Harvest cheap or expensive?

Harvest is rated Cheap: rent takes 14.2% of the typical household income of $109,910. It ranks 74th cheapest of 120 Alabama cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Harvest?

The median homeowner in Harvest pays $777 a year in property taxes, about 0.28% of the median home value.

Is Harvest 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 Harvest?

The median home value in Harvest is $281,300, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.

5,955 people live in Harvest. Numbers are typical (middle) values.