salaryRent is higher than in 51% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 33.2 minutes each way. Most homes (85.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $66,560 a year. That is $32 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 102 of 120 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Odenville?
Share of households by yearly income. 10.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Odenville
| Size | Odenville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $811 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,735 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Odenville 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 Odenville, so the Alabama figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Odenville
Life in Odenville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Odenville?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $113 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $223,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $22,360 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Odenville, AL?
Renting in Odenville costs a median of about $1,664 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Alabama median is $1,175.
How much do I need to make to live in Odenville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $66,560 a year, or $32 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Odenville cheap or expensive?
Odenville is rated OK: rent takes 26.3% of the typical household income of $75,814. It ranks 102nd cheapest of 120 Alabama cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Odenville?
The median homeowner in Odenville pays $694 a year in property taxes, about 0.31% of the median home value.
Is Odenville 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 Odenville?
The median home value in Odenville is $223,600, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.
5,197 people live in Odenville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.