Here's what it costs to live in Bessemer, Alabama, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $961 per month, while the typical home is valued around $135,900. Households earn a median of $39,613 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$39,613
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$961
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$135,900
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
25,400
Latest estimate
Median Age
43.3 yrs
Census ACS
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
7
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,144
Per month
Avg Home Value
$216,343
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 35020 | — | $828 | $87,000 |
| ZIP 35022 | — | $999 | $227,400 |
| ZIP 35023 | — | $1,138 | $143,000 |
| ZIP 35111 | — | $1,241 | $244,600 |
| ZIP 35211 | — | $969 | $89,100 |
| ZIP 35226 | — | $1,455 | $366,300 |
| ZIP 35244 | — | $1,381 | $357,000 |
January Avg
45°F
July Avg
81°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
29.8
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
86.0%
The cost of living index for Bessemer is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Bessemer is $961 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Bessemer is $39,613 per year.
The median home value in Bessemer is $135,900 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Air quality data for Bessemer is not yet available.
Tax data for Alabama is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
