salaryRent is lower than in 65% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (82.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $54,880 a year. That is $26 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 82 of 120 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Hueytown?
Share of households by yearly income. 13.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Hueytown
| Size | Hueytown | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,149 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,444 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,732 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Hueytown overall?
Everyday prices in Alabama overall are 11% below the U.S. average (index 88.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Hueytown, so the Alabama figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Hueytown
Life in Hueytown
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Hueytown?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $294 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $155,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $15,530 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Hueytown, AL?
Renting in Hueytown costs a median of about $1,372 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Alabama median is $1,175.
How much do I need to make to live in Hueytown?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $54,880 a year, or $26 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Hueytown cheap or expensive?
Hueytown is rated OK: rent takes 24.3% of the typical household income of $67,713. It ranks 82nd cheapest of 120 Alabama cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Hueytown?
The median homeowner in Hueytown pays $873 a year in property taxes, about 0.56% of the median home value.
Is Hueytown 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 Hueytown?
The median home value in Hueytown is $155,300, about 2.3 times the typical yearly household income.
16,414 people live in Hueytown. Numbers are typical (middle) values.