Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Selma

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Selma is $713 per month and the median household income is $33,197 per year, reflecting a housing market where cost pressures are a real concern for many residents. About 54% of households in Selma rent, meaning affordable rental options play an important role in the community.

Selma has 6 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties with 361 total units, offering income-based options that may be significantly below market rate for eligible renters.

Safety

According to the Selma Police Department's data reported to the FBI Crime Data Explorer, Selma had a violent crime rate of 632 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Getting Around Selma

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Selma scores 32 out of 100 (Car-Dependent), with a Bike Score of 49 out of 100. No Transit Score is available. Most errands will require a car.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 17 public schools across 2 districts serve Selma, including 9 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high schools. Ratings and options vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before making a decision.

Cost of Renting in Selma, AL

The median household income in Selma is $33,197 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The citywide median rent is $713 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year estimates.

Income-based housing in Selma can make a meaningful difference for renters. The 361 income-restricted units across 6 properties listed on Lease Lantern are priced based on a percentage of the area median income rather than the open market, which may result in rents below the citywide median for qualifying households.

• Citywide median rent: $713/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median household income: $33,197/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter-occupied households: 54% of occupied units (Census ACS 5-Year)

Environment & Flood Risk

All 6 HUD-assisted properties in Selma have been mapped for flood zone exposure. None of the 6 are located in a high-risk flood zone, according to flood mapping data.