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Waldo, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Talladega County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
282
Population
100/sq mi density
$33,125
Median Income
$21,701 per capita
$59,700
Home Value
$138,612 Zillow
$1,256
Median Rent
28.8% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
785
Violent Crime/100K
6,538 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$33,125 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$59,700 home value, $1,256/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
785 violent crimes/100K (107% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$59,700
79% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,256/mo
8% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
68.3%
4% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
180
Median year built: 1989
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$59,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$138,612
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
68.3%
Owner-Occupied
31.7%
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:
$1,256/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
7% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1989
Average age of housing stock: 37 years
Homeownership Rate
68.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $59,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $138,612 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,256 |
| 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 | 68.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 31.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 68.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 180 |
| Median Year Built | 1989 |
| Rent Burden | 28.8% |