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Samson, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Covington County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
1,477
Population
365/sq mi density
$31,964
Median Income
$24,065 per capita
$77,700
Home Value
$140,618 Zillow
$713
Median Rent
26.8% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
306 sunny days/yr
728
Violent Crime/100K
4,422 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$31,964 median income, 7.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,700 home value, $713/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
728 violent crimes/100K (92% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$77,700
72% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$713/mo
39% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
62.1%
5% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
815
Median year built: 1968
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$77,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$140,618
Median Sale Price
$157,769
Median List Price
$414,750
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
62.1%
Owner-Occupied
37.9%
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:
$713/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
239 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
2
Price Drops
0.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$74
Active Inventory
5
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
14% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1968
Average age of housing stock: 58 years
Homeownership Rate
62.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $77,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $140,618 |
| Median Sale Price | $157,769 |
| Median List Price | $414,750 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $74 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $713 |
| FMR Studio | $716 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $772 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $936 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,206 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,381 |
Market
| Days on Market | 239 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Active Inventory | 5 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $74 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 62.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 37.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 815 |
| Median Year Built | 1968 |
| Rent Burden | 26.8% |