At a Glance
Median Income
$79,297
$33,874 per capita
Home Value
$181,900
Zillow: $183,800
Median Rent
$1,140/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
381/100K
3,270/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.7%
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
299 sunny days/yr
How Brookwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brookwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brookwood a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brookwood residents earn a median household income of $79,297 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,874. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,406 business establishments, including 507 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brookwood is $181,900 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $183,800. Median rent is $1,140/month, with 22.5% 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.
Safety & Crime
Brookwood reports 381 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 0% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,270/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
24.7% of adults in Brookwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% below the national average).
89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brookwood has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population2,489
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density297/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$79,297
Per Capita$33,874
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$14,447M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,145
Housing
A+
Home Value$181,900
Rent$1,140
Ownership90.1%
Zillow$183,800
Housing Units1,001
Rent Burden22.5%
Crime
F
Violent381/100K
Property3,270/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault272/100K
Burglary872/100K
Health
Obesity40.1%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death10,422/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain60.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation501 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.7%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute27 min
Broadband95.9%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Brookwood was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 507 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 41 fatal vehicle crashes.
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