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Brilliant, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Marion County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,078
Population
102/sq mi density
$47,877
Median Income
$26,511 per capita
$55,200
Home Value
$171,134 Zillow
$445
Median Rent
35.7% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
339
Violent Crime/100K
2,935 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$47,877 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,200 home value, $445/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
339 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$55,200
80% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$445/mo
62% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
68.6%
5% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
653
Median year built: 1968
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$55,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$171,134
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
68.6%
Owner-Occupied
31.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$716/mo
1 Bedroom
$772/mo
2 Bedroom
$936/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,206/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,381/mo
Census median rent:
$445/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
35.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
15% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1968
Average age of housing stock: 58 years
Homeownership Rate
68.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $55,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $171,134 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $445 |
| FMR Studio | $716 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $772 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $936 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,206 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,381 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 68.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 31.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 68.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 653 |
| Median Year Built | 1968 |
| Rent Burden | 35.7% |