Highest Income Limits in Alabama — FY2026

Metro areas with the highest HUD Area Median Income in Alabama. Highest area median income first, based on official HUD data. · View national rankings →

Most Expensive Metros for Rent Least Expensive Metros for Rent Biggest Rent Increases Highest Income Limits
# Metro Area State Median Income 50% AMI (4p) 30% AMI (4p)
1 Huntsville, AL MSA AL $115,100 $57,550 $34,550
2 Auburn-Opelika, AL MSA AL $108,900 $52,400 $33,000
3 Birmingham-Hoover, AL HUD Metro FMR Area AL $104,100 $52,050 $33,000
4 Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL MSA AL $102,400 $51,150 $33,000
5 Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL MSA AL $95,900 $45,300 $33,000
6 Tuscaloosa, AL HUD Metro FMR Area AL $93,000 $46,500 $33,000
7 Montgomery, AL MSA AL $88,800 $44,400 $33,000
8 Decatur, AL MSA AL $88,600 $44,300 $33,000
9 Columbus, GA-AL MSA AL $85,800 $42,350 $33,000
10 Chilton County, AL HUD Metro FMR Area AL $85,100 $42,550 $33,000
11 Henry County, AL HUD Metro FMR Area AL $84,400 $42,200 $33,000
12 Mobile, AL MSA AL $83,300 $41,650 $33,000
13 Dothan, AL HUD Metro FMR Area AL $79,300 $39,650 $33,000
14 Gadsden, AL MSA AL $78,600 $39,300 $33,000
15 Walker County, AL HUD Metro FMR Area AL $78,100 $39,050 $33,000
16 Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL MSA AL $72,300 $37,100 $33,000
17 Pickens County, AL HUD Metro FMR Area AL $67,000 $37,100 $33,000
18 Macon County, AL HUD Metro FMR Area AL $55,500 $37,100 $33,000
19 Greene County, AL HUD Metro FMR Area AL $45,700 $37,100 $33,000