Cost of Living in Pinson, AL: Rent, Income & Home Prices

ExpensiveRent takes 33 cents of every $1 people earn here.

🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,25629% higher than U.S. average

💵 Families earn per year (2026)$82,408about $6,867/month · 5% lower than U.S. average

🔑 House price$212,00036% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 78% 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 30.8 minutes each way. Most homes (80.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $90,240 a year. That is $43 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 117 of 120 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Pinson

$2,256

$1,112

$2,098

$1,241

$1,142

$818

$967

How much do households earn in Pinson?

Under $25k

8.9%

$25k–50k

22.0%

$50k–100k

45.1%

$100k–150k

15.1%

$150k+

5.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 20.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Pinson

Size	Pinson	U.S. average
2 bedrooms	$1,253	$1,509
3 bedrooms	$1,407	$1,698
4 bedrooms	$2,117	$2,098

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

How expensive is Pinson overall?

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

Housing

Goods (food, clothes…)

Utilities

Other services

U.S. average

100

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

Taxes and bills in Pinson

🏛️ Property tax$952a year · 0.45% of home value · U.S. $3,119

⚡ Electric bill$222a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Pinson

Commute to work30.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min

College degree14%U.S.: 35.7%

Own their home80.4%U.S.: 65.2%

Below poverty line10.6%U.S.: 12.5%

Unemployment6.1%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Pinson?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $785 a month less than renting.

Renting

$2,256

Owning

$1,471

Owning assumes a typical $212,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,200 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Pinson, AL?

Renting in Pinson costs a median of about $2,256 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Alabama median is $1,175.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $90,240 a year, or $43 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Pinson cheap or expensive?

Pinson is rated Expensive: rent takes 32.9% of the typical household income of $82,408. It ranks 117th cheapest of 120 Alabama cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Pinson?

The median homeowner in Pinson pays $952 a year in property taxes, about 0.45% of the median home value.

Is Pinson 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 Pinson?

The median home value in Pinson is $212,000, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.

7,832 people live in Pinson. Numbers are typical (middle) values.

Is Pinson, AL expensive to live in?