Andalusia, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Covington County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
8,841
Population
446/sq mi density
$47,500
Median Income
$28,970 per capita
$156,000
Home Value
$166,729 Zillow
$680
Median Rent
33.2% income on rent
69°F
Avg Temperature
679
Violent Crime/100K
3,689 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$47,500 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$156,000 home value, $680/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
679 violent crimes/100K (79% above avg)
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$156,000
45% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$680/mo
42% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
65.8%
1% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
4,147
Median year built: 1976
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$156,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$166,729
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
65.8%
Owner-Occupied
34.2%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$716/mo
1 Bedroom
$772/mo
2 Bedroom
$936/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,206/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,381/mo
Census median rent:
$680/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
33.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
7% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1976
Average age of housing stock: 50 years
Homeownership Rate
65.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $156,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $166,729 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $680 |
| FMR Studio | $716 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $772 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $936 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,206 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,381 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 65.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 34.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 65.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 4,147 |
| Median Year Built | 1976 |
| Rent Burden | 33.2% |