Moving to Anniston Army Depot
Housing, neighborhoods, schools, and 2026 BAH for families PCSing to Anniston, Alabama.
Also known as: ANAD
Anniston Army Depot, in northeast Alabama, is a major depot for rebuilding combat vehicles and small arms. Families PCSing here settle in Anniston, Oxford, or nearby Jacksonville, drawn by some of the lowest home prices in the country and an easy pace between Birmingham and Atlanta.
Last updated: 2026-07-19
Should you live on base or off base at Anniston Army Depot?
On-post housing is limited, so most families live in the surrounding towns. Oxford is the family favorite for its schools and shopping, Anniston sits closest to the depot with the most affordable inventory, and Jacksonville offers a college-town option to the north. Northeast Alabama is very affordable, so buying with a VA loan is easy for most ranks.
Where do military families live near Anniston Army Depot?
Families PCSing to Anniston Army Depot most often settle in Oxford, Anniston, Jacksonville. The table below shows typical rents, home prices, and drive time to the gate for each.
| Area | 3-bed rent | Home prices | To gate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford | $950-$1,400 | $190k-$280k | 10-20 min | Family favorite for its schools and shopping. |
| Anniston | $850-$1,250 | $140k-$230k | 5-15 min | Closest to the depot with the most affordable inventory. |
| Jacksonville | $900-$1,300 | $170k-$260k | 20-30 min | College-town option to the north near JSU. |
Rent and home-price ranges are typical local market estimates as of 2026-07-19, not official listings. See our methodology.
How much is 2026 BAH at Anniston Army Depot?
Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) at Anniston Army Depot is set by the AL001 (Anniston/Fort McClellan, AL) military housing area. Rates below are monthly, by pay grade, for 2026.
| Pay grade | With dependents | Without dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-5 | $1,185 | $1,119 |
| E-7 | $1,560 | $1,191 |
| O-3 | $1,686 | $1,377 |
Source: DoD/DTMO 2026 BAH rate table (travel.dod.mil), effective January 1, 2026.
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| School | Level | District | Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford High School | High | Oxford City Schools | Oxford |
| Jacksonville High School | High | Jacksonville City Schools | Jacksonville |
| C.E. Hanna Elementary | Elementary | Oxford City Schools | Oxford |
Anniston Army Depot PCS FAQ
Is Anniston affordable for military families?
Very. Anniston and the surrounding Calhoun County area have some of the lowest home prices in the country, so buying with a VA loan is easy for most ranks and a housing allowance stretches a long way. Oxford draws families for its schools, while Anniston near the depot has the most affordable inventory.
Where is Anniston Army Depot located?
Anniston is in northeast Alabama, roughly midway between Birmingham (about an hour west) and Atlanta (about 90 minutes east), in the foothills of the Appalachians. Families get a low cost of living and an easy pace, with two major cities within reasonable driving distance for bigger trips and amenities.
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