Living in Brook Highland, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Brook Highland · Census data 2020–2024
Brook Highland has 8,146 residents with a median age of 39.1. The median household income is $79,904 (25% higher than the Alabama median), the median home value is $427,400, the median rent is $1,460/month.
Brook Highland at a glance
- Population
- 8,146
- Median age
- 39.1State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $79,904State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $427,400State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $1,460/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 46.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 61.2%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Brook Highland a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 25% higher than the Alabama median; unemployment of 0.6%; a poverty rate of 4.6%.
Cons: Home values 104% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Brook Highland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Brook Highland the median home value is $427,400, 28% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,460 per month, which is 31.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,929 a month in housing costs.
Brook Highland median household income
The median household income in Brook Highland is $79,904 and the income per person is $59,978. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Brook Highland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,980
- Owner-occupied
- 46.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 53.5%
- Vacant
- 3.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 2.12
Brook Highland demographics
- Population
- 8,146
- Median age
- 39.1
- Under 18
- 18.4%
- 65 and older
- 14.3%
- Households
- 3,850
- Foreign-born
- 8.4%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Brook Highland ›
Education in Brook Highland
61.2% of adults 25 and older in Brook Highland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 22.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Brook Highland
- Unemployment rate
- 0.6%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 18.4%
- Drive alone
- 73.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.7%
Brook Highland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Highland | 8,146 | $79,904 | $427,400 | $1,460 |
| Eagle Point | 3,110 | $151,842 | $493,800 | — |
| Meadowbrook | 9,117 | $141,862 | $423,700 | $1,365 |
| Highland Lakes | 5,866 | $169,361 | $599,200 | $1,201 |
| Vestavia Hills | 38,616 | $134,369 | $530,000 | $1,515 |
| Shoal Creek | 1,328 | $218,333 | $762,500 | $2,766 |
| Mountain Brook | 22,029 | $201,479 | $916,300 | $1,456 |
| Indian Springs Village | 2,537 | $136,836 | $555,800 | $2,264 |
| Irondale | 13,464 | $72,343 | $255,800 | $1,320 |
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What is the median household income in Brook Highland, AL?
The median household income in Brook Highland is $79,904, 25% higher than the Alabama median of $63,999 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Brook Highland?
The median home value in Brook Highland is $427,400, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Brook Highland?
The median gross rent in Brook Highland is $1,460 per month, about 31.6% of household income.
Is Brook Highland, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 25% higher than the Alabama median; unemployment of 0.6%; a poverty rate of 4.6%. Minuses: home values 104% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in Brook Highland?
The median age in Brook Highland is 39.1 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Brook Highland?
The average commute to work in Brook Highland is 27 minutes; 18.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Brook Highland?
The unemployment rate in Brook Highland is 0.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Brook Highland?
61.2% of adults in Brook Highland have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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