Living in East Brewton, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Brewton · Census data 2020–2024
East Brewton has 3,168 residents with a median age of 24.9. The median household income is $35,571 (44% lower than the Alabama median), the median home value is $87,200, the median rent is $732/month.
East Brewton at a glance
- Population
- 3,168
- Median age
- 24.9State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $35,571State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $87,200State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $732/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 51.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.5%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is East Brewton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 44% lower than the Alabama median; unemployment of 23.4%; a poverty rate of 23.7%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in East Brewton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Brewton the median home value is $87,200, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $732 per month, which is 33.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $875 a month in housing costs.
East Brewton median household income
The median household income in East Brewton is $35,571 and the income per person is $13,779. 23.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in East Brewton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,156
- Owner-occupied
- 51.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.1%
- Vacant
- 20.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 3.47
East Brewton demographics
- Population
- 3,168
- Median age
- 24.9
- Under 18
- 38.3%
- 65 and older
- 9.4%
- Households
- 914
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 2.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Brewton ›
Education in East Brewton
4.5% of adults 25 and older in East Brewton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 1.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Brewton
- Unemployment rate
- 23.4%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 6.8%
- Drive alone
- 88.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.9%
East Brewton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Brewton | 3,168 | $35,571 | $87,200 | $732 |
| Brewton | 5,186 | $50,721 | $150,100 | $695 |
| Mount Carmel | 280 | $170,833 | $407,100 | — |
| Pollard | 147 | $75,278 | $81,700 | — |
| Jay | 796 | $48,359 | $150,800 | $1,117 |
| Flomaton | 1,535 | $42,708 | $111,200 | $742 |
| Berrydale | 185 | $80,714 | — | — |
| Castleberry | 279 | $21,923 | $51,400 | $686 |
| Century | 1,826 | $27,609 | $68,700 | $716 |
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What is the median household income in East Brewton, AL?
The median household income in East Brewton is $35,571, 44% lower 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 East Brewton?
The median home value in East Brewton is $87,200, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in East Brewton?
The median gross rent in East Brewton is $732 per month, about 33.8% of household income.
Is East Brewton, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 44% lower than the Alabama median; unemployment of 23.4%; a poverty rate of 23.7%.
What is the median age in East Brewton?
The median age in East Brewton is 24.9 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in East Brewton?
The average commute to work in East Brewton is 18 minutes; 6.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Brewton?
The unemployment rate in East Brewton is 23.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Brewton?
4.5% of adults in East Brewton 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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