At a Glance
Median Income
$145,464
$63,748 per capita
Home Value
$390,100
Zillow: $571,040
Median Rent
$1,276/mo
33.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
65/100K
1,341/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
72.6%
99.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.5%
8.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Meadowbrook Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Meadowbrook's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Meadowbrook a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Meadowbrook residents earn a median household income of $145,464 , which is 94% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $63,748. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% 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 Meadowbrook is $390,100 , 38% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $571,040. Median rent is $1,276/month, with 33.4% 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 1987.
Safety & Crime
Meadowbrook reports 65 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,341/100K.
Education
72.6% of adults in Meadowbrook hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(115% above the national average).
99.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Meadowbrook has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population8,939
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density2,050/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$145,464
Per Capita$63,748
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$17,333M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,284
Housing
A+
Home Value$390,100
Rent$1,276
Ownership90.5%
Zillow$571,040
Housing Units3,593
Rent Burden33.4%
Crime
F
Violent65/100K
Property1,341/100K
Health
Obesity28.5%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking8.1%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death6,795/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain55.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation651 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+72.6%
High School+99.4%
Graduate+26.4%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute26 min
Broadband99.3%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Meadowbrook was built in 1987.
20.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 436 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
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