At a Glance
Median Income
$35,500
$20,500 per capita
Home Value
$127,200
Zillow: $151,673
Median Rent
$369/mo
25.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
151/100K
903/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.1%
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
21.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
18.0% smoking rate
How Brantley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brantley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brantley a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brantley residents earn a median household income of $35,500 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,500. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 300 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brantley is $127,200 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $151,673. Median rent is $369/month, with 25.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Brantley reports 151 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 903/100K.
Education
28.1% of adults in Brantley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% below the national average).
89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brantley has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population915
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density294/mi²
Male / Female43% / 58%
Foreign Born5.8%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$35,500
Per Capita$20,500
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty21.9%
County GDP$606M
Avg Weekly Wage$928
Housing
A+
Home Value$127,200
Rent$369
Ownership66.0%
Zillow$151,673
Housing Units475
Rent Burden25.9%
Crime
F
Violent151/100K
Property903/100K
Health
Obesity42.2%
Diabetes14.4%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death13,952/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain59.1 in/yr
Elevation293 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.1%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+9.3%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute26 min
Broadband66.8%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Brantley was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.558 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.