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Is Springville, AL expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 12 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$87850% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$90,843about $7,570/month · 4% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$284,30015% lower than U.S. average

Rent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.1 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 32.3 minutes each way. Most homes (90.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $35,120 a year. That is $17 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 29 of 120 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Springville
$878
Midfield
$1,309
Tallassee
$1,014
Holtville
$1,004
Brewton
$731
Odenville
$1,664
Headland
$865

How much do households earn in Springville?

Under $25k
9.4%
$25k–50k
25.9%
$50k–100k
27.5%
$100k–150k
29.5%
$150k+
5.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 34.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Springville

SizeSpringvilleU.S. average
2 bedrooms$887$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,026$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Springville

🏛️ Property tax$795a year · 0.28% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$201a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Springville

Commute to work32.3 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree39.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home90.8%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line4.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Springville?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,095 a month less.

Renting
$878
Owning
$1,973

Owning assumes a typical $284,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $28,430 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Springville, AL?

Renting in Springville costs a median of about $878 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Alabama median is $1,175.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $35,120 a year, or $17 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Springville cheap or expensive?

Springville is rated Cheap: rent takes 11.6% of the typical household income of $90,843. It ranks 29th cheapest of 120 Alabama cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Springville?

The median homeowner in Springville pays $795 a year in property taxes, about 0.28% of the median home value.

Is Springville 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 Springville?

The median home value in Springville is $284,300, about 3.1 times the typical yearly household income.

5,081 people live in Springville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.