Brook Highland, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Shelby County County

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 $548,303 Zillow
$1,407 Median Rent 27.2% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$87,143 median income, 0.7% 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

Brook Highland, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$87,143
16% above
$60,695 per capita
Home Value
$401,100
42% above
Zillow: $548,303
Median Rent
$1,407/mo
21% above
27.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
56.4%
67% above
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
81% below
1.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.8%
4% below
9.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Brook Highland Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
116%
Home Value
142%
Rent
121%
Poverty
13%
Bachelor's
167%
Unemployment
19%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Brook Highland a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Brook Highland residents earn a median household income of $87,143 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $60,695. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.6% 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 Brook Highland is $401,100 , 42% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $548,303. Median rent is $1,407/month, with 27.2% 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 1994.

Education

56.4% of adults in Brook Highland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% above the national average). 95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 55.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population8,428
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density3,054/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born7.5%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$87,143
Per Capita$60,695
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$17,333M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,284

Housing

A
Home Value$401,100
Rent$1,407
Ownership46.1%
Zillow$548,303
Housing Units3,935
Rent Burden27.2%

Health

Obesity30.8%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death6,795/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain55.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation599 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+56.4%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+19.9%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute26 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in Brook Highland was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.0% 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.