Brook Highland, AL

Alabama · Metropolitan Area

Brook Highland is a small city in Alabama with a population of 8,428. Residents earn $87,143 per year, which is 16% above the national average.

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
8,428 Population 3,054/sq mi density
$87,143 Median Income $60,695 per capita
$401,100 Home Value
$1,407 Median Rent
64°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$87,143 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$401,100 home value, $1,407/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $87,143
16% higher than US avg
Home Value $401,100
42% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 56.4%
67% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,407
21% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.8%
4% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.6%
83% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.6%
87% lower than US avg

How Brook Highland Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population8,428
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density3,054/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 64%

Economy

A+
Median Income$87,143
Per Capita$60,695
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$17,333M
Commute26 min

Housing

A
Home Value$401,100
Rent$1,407
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity30.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.5%
Heart Disease4.6%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain55.6 in/yr
Elevation599 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+56.4%
High School+95.5%
School Score4.40

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute26 min
Libraries14

Is Brook Highland a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Brook Highland receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Brook Highland stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Brook Highland is $87,143, 16% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. Only 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Brook Highland is $401,100, 42% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,407 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Brook Highland is a highly educated community — 56.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 95.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Brook Highland enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F. Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Brook Highland has a population of 8,428 with a density of 3,054 people per square mile. The median age is 36.6 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (63.8%), with 1.7% Hispanic, 19.9% Black.

Population

8,428
Total Population
3,054
People / sq mi
36.6yrs
Median Age
6% below US avg
2.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.2%
Female 49.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Brook Highland vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only88.9%
13% above US avg
Spanish11.1%
17% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Brook Highland vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Brook Highland is $87,143, which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Brook Highland vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$87,143
16% above US avg
Per Capita Income$60,695
Avg Weekly Wage$1,284
IRS Avg AGI$102,306

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.6%
83% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.6%
87% below US avg
Establishments (County)7,251
County GDP$17,333M

Business (County)

Restaurants436
Healthcare535
Retail708
Manufacturing159

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,123
11% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.78%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.9 min
Work from Home14.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Brook Highland is $401,100, 42% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,407 (21% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$401,100
42% above US avg
Median List Price$394,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$394,900
$/Sq Ft$172
Homes Sold4
Sale-to-List Ratio98.4%
Price Drops16.7%
Inventory18

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,407
21% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$716
1 Bedroom$772
2 Bedrooms$936
3 Bedrooms$1,206
4 Bedrooms$1,381

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied46.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,123
11% below US avg
Effective Rate0.78%
In Brook Highland, 30.8% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 21.5% report depression. 18.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Brook Highland vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.8%
4% below US avg
Diabetes9.4%
Heart Disease4.6%
High Blood Pressure36.1%
Asthma9.3%
COPD4.3%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.9%
Physical Inactivity18.8%
Depression21.5%
Mental Distress14.6%
Physical Distress10.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.6%
Checkup Rate78.9%
Premature Death6,795/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access74.0%
Healthcare Facilities535

Crime Rates: Brook Highland vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)18

Safety Score

Brook Highland has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation is 55.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.0°F
19% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall55.6 inches
46% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation599 ft (183 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.1 km²)
Population Density3,054/sq mi
Coordinates33.4380°N, 86.6853°W
County FIPS01117
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 56.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 40.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.9%
D 29%

Winner: Republican by 40.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+56.4%
67% above US avg
High School+95.5%
School Test Score4.40
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density3,054/sq mi
Total Area2.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities535
Restaurants436
Retail Stores708

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)18

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.9 min
Work from Home14.5%

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