salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most households rent (59%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $24,440 a year. That is $12 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 8 of 120 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Tuskegee?
Share of households by yearly income. 11.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Tuskegee
| Size | Tuskegee | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $543 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $795 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $900 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,004 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Tuskegee 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 Tuskegee, so the Alabama figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Tuskegee
Life in Tuskegee
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Tuskegee?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $116 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $104,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $10,480 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Tuskegee, AL?
Renting in Tuskegee costs a median of about $611 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Alabama median is $1,175.
How much do I need to make to live in Tuskegee?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $24,440 a year, or $12 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Tuskegee cheap or expensive?
Tuskegee is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.9% of the typical household income of $40,983. It ranks 8th cheapest of 120 Alabama cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Tuskegee?
The median homeowner in Tuskegee pays $515 a year in property taxes, about 0.49% of the median home value.
Is Tuskegee 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 Tuskegee?
The median home value in Tuskegee is $104,800, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.
8,938 people live in Tuskegee. Numbers are typical (middle) values.