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.
Median Household Income
$39,613
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$961
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$135,900
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · 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
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$987
Per month
Avg Home Value
$160,633
Census ACS
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%
What is the cost of living index for Bessemer?
The cost of living index for Bessemer is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Bessemer?
The median gross rent in Bessemer is $961 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Bessemer?
The median household income in Bessemer is $39,613 per year.
What is the median home value in Bessemer?
The median home value in Bessemer is $135,900 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Bessemer?
Air quality data for Bessemer is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Bessemer?
Tax data for Alabama is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
