Choctaw County Housing
As of 2006-2010, median price of a house in Choctaw County is $63,400, which is much lower than the state average of $123,900 and is much lower than the national average of $179,900. The Choctaw County median house value has grown by 4.79% since 2000. The growth rate for the price of a house in Choctaw County is much lower than the state average rate of 45.59% and is much lower than the national average rate of 50.42%. The median year that a house in Choctaw County was built is 1977, which is older than the median year for a house built in the state which is 1979 and is newer than the median year for a house built in the USA which is 1975.
House Value
Median Value of a Total of 4,534 Owner Occupied Houses in Choctaw County, #65| Choctaw County | 63,400 USD |
| Alabama | 117,600 USD |
| U.S. | 188,400 USD |
| Choctaw County | 4.79% |
| Alabama | 45.59% |
| U.S. | 50.42% |
*Based on 2006-2010 data. View historical house value data.
Housing Occupancy
| Choctaw County | % | Alabama | U.S. | |
| Total Housing Units | 7,269, see rank | 100% | 2,171,853 | 131,704,730 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 5,866 | 80.70%, see rank | 86.74% | 88.62% |
| Owner Occupied | 4,866 | 66.94%, see rank | 60.44% | 57.69% |
| Renter Occupied | 1,000 | 13.76%, see rank | 26.30% | 30.93% |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,403 | 19.30%, see rank | 13.26% | 11.38% |
| For Rent | 103 | 1.42%, see rank | 3.65% | 3.14% |
| For Sale Only | 42 | 0.58%, see rank | 1.65% | 1.44% |
| Rented or Sold, Not Occupied | 81 | 1.11%, see rank | 0.60% | 0.48% |
| For Seasonal, Recreational, or Occasional Use | 378 | 5.20%, see rank | 2.94% | 3.53% |
| For Migrant Workers | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 0.01% | 0.02% |
| Other Vacant | 799 | 10.99%, see rank | 4.41% | 2.77% |
*Based on 2010 data. View historical housing occupancy data.
Year Structure Built
Median Built Year, #39| Choctaw County | Alabama | U.S. |
| 1977 | 1979 | 1975 |
*Based on 2006-2010 data. View historical year structure built data.
Mortgage Status
| Choctaw County | % | Alabama | U.S. | |
| Owner-Occupied Units | 4,534 | 100% | 1,295,320 | 76,089,650 |
| With a Mortgage | 1,262 | 27.83%, see rank | 60.97% | 67.94% |
| Without a Mortgage | 3,272 | 72.17%, see rank | 39.03% | 32.06% |
*Based on 2006-2010 data. View historical mortgage status data.
Monthly Owner Costs for Housing Units with a Mortgage
Median Owner Costs, see rank
| Choctaw County | 897 USD |
| Alabama | 1,110 USD |
| U.S. | 1,524 USD |
Owner Costs Distribution
| Monthly Owner Costs | Choctaw County | % | Alabama | U.S. |
| $299 or Less | 7 | 0.55%, see rank | 0.32% | 0.22% |
| $300 to $499 | 115 | 9.11%, see rank | 3.80% | 1.85% |
| $500 to $699 | 247 | 19.57%, see rank | 11.79% | 5.39% |
| $700 to $999 | 442 | 35.02%, see rank | 25.76% | 14.41% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 316 | 25.04%, see rank | 32.33% | 27.08% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 133 | 10.54%, see rank | 14.24% | 19.94% |
| $2,000 to $2,999 | 2 | 0.16%, see rank | 8.75% | 19.39% |
| $3,000 or More | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 3.00% | 11.73% |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Median Percentage, see rank
| Choctaw County | 21.40% of the Total Income |
| Alabama | 22.10% of the Total Income |
| U.S. | 25.00% of the Total Income |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Distribution
| Choctaw County | % | Alabama | U.S. | |
| 10% or Less | 132 | 10.46%, see rank | 6.62% | 4.85% |
| 10% to 20% | 399 | 31.62%, see rank | 36.44% | 28.90% |
| 20% to 30% | 307 | 24.33%, see rank | 26.85% | 28.42% |
| 30% to 40% | 118 | 9.35%, see rank | 12.25% | 15.27% |
| 40% or More | 263 | 20.84%, see rank | 17.35% | 22.15% |
*Based on 2006-2010 data. View historical monthly owner costs for housing units with a mortgage data.
Monthly Owner Costs for Housing Units without a Mortgage
Median Owner Costs, see rank
| Choctaw County | 308 USD |
| Alabama | 329 USD |
| U.S. | 431 USD |
Owner Costs Distribution
| Monthly Owner Costs | Choctaw County | % | Alabama | U.S. |
| $199 or Less | 828 | 25.31%, see rank | 14.43% | 8.92% |
| $200 to $299 | 757 | 23.14%, see rank | 27.79% | 16.68% |
| $300 to $499 | 1,251 | 38.23%, see rank | 40.80% | 35.65% |
| $500 to $699 | 326 | 9.96%, see rank | 11.92% | 20.07% |
| $700 or More | 110 | 3.36%, see rank | 5.06% | 18.68% |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Median Percentage, see rank
| Choctaw County | 12.90% of the Total Income |
| Alabama | 11.60% of the Total Income |
| U.S. | 12.70% of the Total Income |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Distribution
| Choctaw County | % | Alabama | U.S. | |
| 10% or Less | 1,173 | 35.85%, see rank | 43.09% | 38.92% |
| 10% to 20% | 1,104 | 33.74%, see rank | 30.50% | 31.98% |
| 20% to 30% | 553 | 16.90%, see rank | 11.26% | 12.67% |
| 30% to 40% | 81 | 2.48%, see rank | 5.26% | 5.90% |
| 40% or More | 305 | 9.32%, see rank | 8.51% | 9.51% |
*Based on 2006-2010 data. View historical monthly owner costs for housing units without a mortgage data.
Units in Structure
| Choctaw County | % | Alabama | U.S. | |
| Total Housing Units | 7,418 | 100% | 2,146,513 | 130,038,080 |
| 1-unit, Detached | 5,064 | 68.27%, see rank | 68.13% | 61.62% |
| 1-unit, Attached | 45 | 0.61%, see rank | 1.81% | 5.74% |
| 2 Units | 15 | 0.20%, see rank | 2.16% | 3.88% |
| 3 or 4 Units | 46 | 0.62%, see rank | 2.91% | 4.47% |
| 5 to 9 Units | 104 | 1.40%, see rank | 4.22% | 4.84% |
| 10 or More Units | 132 | 1.78%, see rank | 6.14% | 12.68% |
| Mobile Home, Boat, RV, Van, etc. | 2,012 | 27.12%, see rank | 14.62% | 6.76% |
*Based on 2006-2010 data. View historical units in structure data.
Rooms
| Choctaw County | % | Alabama | U.S. | |
| Total Housing Units | 7,418 | 100% | 2,146,513 | 130,038,080 |
| 1 Room | 3 | 0.04%, see rank | 0.69% | 1.59% |
| 2 Rooms | 99 | 1.33%, see rank | 1.31% | 2.62% |
| 3 Rooms | 441 | 5.94%, see rank | 6.11% | 9.02% |
| 4 Rooms | 1,132 | 15.26%, see rank | 16.18% | 16.85% |
| 5 Rooms | 2,221 | 29.94%, see rank | 24.11% | 20.93% |
| 6 Rooms | 1,576 | 21.25%, see rank | 21.41% | 18.56% |
| 7 Rooms | 895 | 12.07%, see rank | 13.27% | 12.38% |
| 8 Rooms | 640 | 8.63%, see rank | 8.23% | 8.39% |
| 9 Rooms or More | 411 | 5.54%, see rank | 8.71% | 9.65% |
| Median Rooms | 5.40, see rank | - | 5.60 | 5.50 |
*Based on 2006-2010 data. View historical rooms data.
Bedrooms
| Choctaw County | % | Alabama | U.S. | |
| Total Housing Units | 7,418 | 100% | 2,146,513 | 130,038,080 |
| No Bedroom | 42 | 0.57%, see rank | 0.77% | 1.84% |
| 1 Bedroom | 242 | 3.26%, see rank | 6.45% | 11.32% |
| 2 Bedrooms | 1,981 | 26.71%, see rank | 24.90% | 27.20% |
| 3 Bedrooms | 3,908 | 52.68%, see rank | 50.32% | 39.80% |
| 4 Bedrooms | 1,087 | 14.65%, see rank | 14.53% | 15.80% |
| 5 or More Bedrooms | 158 | 2.13%, see rank | 3.04% | 4.04% |
*Based on 2006-2010 data. View historical bedrooms data.
House Heating Fuel
| Choctaw County | % | Alabama | U.S. | |
| Total Housing Units | 5,296 | 100% | 1,821,210 | 114,235,996 |
| Utility Gas | 318 | 6.00%, see rank | 32.56% | 49.91% |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 1,718 | 32.44%, see rank | 9.21% | 5.38% |
| Electricity | 2,950 | 55.70%, see rank | 56.48% | 34.20% |
| Fuel Oil, Kerosene, etc. | 14 | 0.26%, see rank | 0.29% | 7.07% |
| Coal or Coke | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 0.01% | 0.12% |
| Wood | 296 | 5.59%, see rank | 1.13% | 1.97% |
| Solar Energy | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Other Fuel | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 0.08% | 0.42% |
| No Fuel Used | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 0.23% | 0.90% |
*Based on 2006-2010 data. View historical house heating fuel data.
Gross Rent
| Monthly Rental | Choctaw County | % | Alabama | U.S. |
| Occupied Units Paying Rent | 497 | 100% | 461,552 | 35,969,315 |
| $199 or Less | 43 | 8.65%, see rank | 3.47% | 2.25% |
| $200 to $299 | 99 | 19.92%, see rank | 5.38% | 3.41% |
| $300 to $499 | 57 | 11.47%, see rank | 19.26% | 9.80% |
| $500 to $699 | 197 | 39.64%, see rank | 30.41% | 19.41% |
| $700 to $999 | 101 | 20.32%, see rank | 28.35% | 29.88% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 10.83% | 23.51% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 1.47% | 7.56% |
| $2,000 or More | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 0.83% | 4.16% |
| Median | $546, see rank | - | $644 | $841 |
*Based on 2006-2010 data. View historical gross rent data.
Vehicle Available
| Choctaw County | % | Alabama | U.S. | |
| Occupied Housing Units | 5,296 | 100% | 1,821,210 | 114,235,996 |
| No Vehicles Available | 396 | 7.48%, see rank | 6.45% | 8.85% |
| 1 Vehicles Available | 1,580 | 29.83%, see rank | 31.95% | 33.28% |
| 2 Vehicles Available | 1,896 | 35.80%, see rank | 37.55% | 37.87% |
| 3 or More Vehicles Available | 1,424 | 26.89%, see rank | 24.04% | 20.00% |
*Based on 2006-2010 data. View historical vehicle available data.