Income needed to buy a home
Jefferson County, AL
$70,441
a year in household income to buy the typical Jefferson County home with 10% down.
The monthly math
Typical home value$216,676
Down payment (10%)$21,668
Loan$195,008
Principal and interest (7.40%)$1,350/mo
Property tax (0.57% a year)$104/mo
Homeowners insurance (estimate)$108/mo
Mortgage insurance$81/mo
Total monthly cost$1,644/mo
Income needed keeps housing at 28% of gross income, the lender rule of thumb.
What locals earn
Right at the edge
The typical household here earns $66,388 a year, 94% of what it takes.
In Alabama
Jefferson County ranks #48 of 67 for the income a home takes, from least to most.
Easiest to afford in Alabama
| County | Typical home | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas County | $88,696 | $28,151 |
| Sumter County | $100,676 | $31,651 |
| Butler County | $118,112 | $37,065 |
| Bullock County | $123,110 | $38,884 |
| Choctaw County | $125,093 | $38,894 |
Typical home value from the Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026. Rate is the Freddie Mac 30-year average for Oct 8, 2026. Property tax rate is total taxes paid divided by total home value in the county (U.S. Census, ACS 2020-2024). How it works.