Russellville, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Franklin County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
10,783
Population
804/sq mi density
$52,529
Median Income
$24,715 per capita
$117,300
Home Value
$178,855 Zillow
$716
Median Rent
21.4% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
112
Violent Crime/100K
2,041 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$52,529 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,300 home value, $716/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
112 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$117,300
58% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$716/mo
38% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
65.3%
0% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
4,011
Median year built: 1975
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$117,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$178,855
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
65.3%
Owner-Occupied
34.7%
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:
$716/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
21.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
31% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1975
Average age of housing stock: 51 years
Homeownership Rate
65.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $117,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $178,855 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $716 |
| 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 | 65.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 34.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 65.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 4,011 |
| Median Year Built | 1975 |
| Rent Burden | 21.4% |