Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Talladega

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median household income in Talladega is $44,198 annually, the median gross rent is $776 per month, and renters make up 45% of occupied households. With 325 income-restricted units across 8 HUD-assisted properties in the city, assisted housing can be a meaningful option for renters working within a tight budget.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Talladega Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 541 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Of the 8 HUD-assisted properties in Talladega, none fall within a FEMA-designated high-risk flood zone.

Getting Around Talladega

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Talladega rates 55 out of 100 (Somewhat Walkable), with a Bike Score of 49 out of 100. No Transit Score is available, which suggests limited public transit options. These scores reflect conditions near the assisted properties listed on this page.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 12 schools across 3 districts serve Talladega, including 3 elementary, 1 middle, 6 high, and 2 other schools. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Renting in Talladega

The median household income in Talladega is $44,198 per year, according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimate. The median gross rent citywide is $776 per month, according to the same source.

Affordable housing programs in Talladega -- including HUD-assisted and income-based properties -- are designed to keep rent within reach for households earning below area income limits, typically charging no more than 30% of a household's adjusted income.

• Median household income: $44,198/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $776/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 45% of occupied housing units (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Assisted units available: 325 across 8 properties in the city

Environment & Flood Risk

All 8 assisted properties in Talladega have been mapped for flood risk. None of them fall in a high-risk flood zone, which is a reassuring finding for renters concerned about flood exposure.