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Fort Rucker, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Dale County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
5,221
Population
481/sq mi density
$75,875
Median Income
$25,486 per capita
$1,402
Median Rent
21.3% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
306 sunny days/yr
446
Violent Crime/100K
1,880 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$75,875 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
446 violent crimes/100K (17% above avg)
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
44.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Rent
$1,402/mo
21% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
1.0%
98% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,550
Median year built: 1991
Ownership vs. Renting
1.0%
Owner-Occupied
99.0%
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:
$1,402/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
21.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
31% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1991
Average age of housing stock: 35 years
Homeownership Rate
1.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $144,489 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,402 |
| 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 | 1.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 99.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 1.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,550 |
| Median Year Built | 1991 |
| Rent Burden | 21.3% |