Brantleyville, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Shelby County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
720 Population 327/sq mi density
$41,000 Median Income $22,643 per capita
$42,900 Home Value $299,364 Zillow
$1,057 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$41,000 median income, 15.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$42,900 home value, $1,057/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Brantleyville, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,000
45% below
$22,643 per capita
Home Value
$42,900
85% below
Zillow: $299,364
Median Rent
$1,057/mo
9% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.0%
53% below
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
15.7%
336% above
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
9% above
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Brantleyville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Brantleyville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
55%
Home Value
15%
Rent
91%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
436%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Brantleyville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Brantleyville residents earn a median household income of $41,000 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,643. The unemployment rate stands at 15.7% (336% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,251 business establishments, including 436 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Brantleyville is $42,900 , 85% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $299,364. Median rent is $1,057/month, with 51.0% 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 2000.

Education

16.0% of adults in Brantleyville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Brantleyville has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population720
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density327/mi²
Male / Female34% / 66%
Foreign Born4.0%
Veterans0.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$41,000
Per Capita$22,643
Unemployment15.7%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$17,333M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,284

Housing

A+
Home Value$42,900
Rent$1,057
Ownership78.0%
Zillow$299,364
Housing Units316
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity35.1%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,795/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain56.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation537 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.0%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute28 min
Broadband73.6%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in Brantleyville was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 436 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.