How many renters live in Jemison, Alabama?
The City of Jemison has people living in households.
There are renters living in renter households in this City. Renters make up 20.59 percent of the population living in Jemison.
What is the rental market like in Jemison, Alabama?
There are an estimated housing units in the Jemison area. Of these, units are rental homes, making up percent of the housing market. For every renter household in Jemison, Alabama, there are 1 rental units.
What is the vacancy rate for rentals in Jemison?
The rental vacancy rate in Jemison is 0 percent. This is a lower than average vacancy rate. When rental vacancy rates are low there are fewer available units. Rents tend to be higher as more people compete for scarce housing.
How many rental units are in Jemison for each bedroom size?
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Jemison
| Studio | One-Bedroom | Two-Bedroom | Three-Bedroom | Four+ Bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 0 | 57 | 114 | 17 |
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Jemison
A large number of apartments in Jemison have two or fewer bedrooms. Seniors and young professionals especially may have more success finding an apartment that meets their needs.
How Much Is Rent in Jemison
Depending on size, the Fair Market Rent - HUDs measurement of the cost of an average housing unit - ranges from $682 to $1,168. FMRs are updated annually by HUD for every city and county nationwide.
| Bed Size | 2024 Fair Market Rents |
| Studio | $682 |
| One BR | $690 |
| Two BR | $857 |
| Three BR | $1,164 |
| Four BR | $1,168 |
2024 Fair Market Rents in Jemison, Alabama
How many units are rented at Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Jemison?
Renters with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher must select a home that is at or below the area’s Fair Market Rent. Markets with a large share of units above FMR tend to have longer search times to find a qualified unit, while those with a large share of units below FMR tend to have more choices and shorter search times. The share below FMR can vary by size of unit, as shown in the table below.
These are the approximate number of units renting below the FMR in this market:
| Unit Size | Count of Units Below FMR | Percentage of Total Units Below FMR |
| Studio | 12 | 75 percent |
| Two BR | 20 | 35 percent |
Rental Units Below FMR in Jemison, Alabama
How many affordable rental units are in Jemison?
There are a variety of federal affordable housing programs serving households in Jemison, Alabama including the following:
| Federal Program | Unit Count |
| Low Income Housing Tax Credit | |
| Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance |
Tracked Units by Federal Program in Jemison, Alabama
Rental units may be funded in part by multiple federal programs.
Income Based Apartments in Jemison, Alabama
Jemison features 12 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Jemison, Alabama
There are 48 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Jemison.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Jemison, Alabama
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Jemison landlords $0 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $0 towards rent in Jemison.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Jemison, Alabama for a two-bedroom apartment is between $771 and $943.
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.