At a Glance
Median Income
$47,877
$26,511 per capita
Home Value
$55,200
Zillow: $171,134
Median Rent
$445/mo
35.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
339/100K
2,935/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.3%
80.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
27.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.4%
21.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
302 sunny days/yr
How Brilliant Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brilliant's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brilliant a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brilliant residents earn a median household income of $47,877 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,511. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 712 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brilliant is $55,200 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $171,134. Median rent is $445/month, with 35.7% 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 1968.
Safety & Crime
Brilliant reports 339 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 11% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,935/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
7.3% of adults in Brilliant hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
80.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brilliant has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,078
Median Age54.6 yrs
Density102/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$47,877
Per Capita$26,511
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty27.3%
County GDP$1,328M
Avg Weekly Wage$927
Housing
A+
Home Value$55,200
Rent$445
Ownership68.6%
Zillow$171,134
Housing Units653
Rent Burden35.7%
Crime
F
Violent339/100K
Property2,935/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault339/100K
Burglary903/100K
Health
Obesity43.4%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death12,544/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain61.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation640 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.3%
High School+80.5%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 91% / D 9%
Commute22 min
Broadband65.7%
Internet Speed125 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Brilliant was founded in 1957.
The median home in Brilliant was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Northwest Alabama Regional (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 125 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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