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Millbrook.
About
Life in Millbrook
Living in Millbrook means joining a growing suburban community that's genuinely affordable while staying connected to Montgomery's job market—just a short commute away. The median home price hovers around $207,100 with rent averaging $1,111 a month, which keeps your cost of living reasonable compared to many metro areas, especially paired with a median household income of $70,313 and a tight job market where unemployment sits at just 2.3%. The town itself is overwhelmingly family-oriented (about a third of households have kids under 18, and the median age is 38), so you'll find a lot of people in similar life stages, though the community is also becoming more diverse over time.
Millbrook at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Foreign-Born
2.8%
Broadband Internet
92.7%
of households
Population Growth
+6.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.8% foreign-born, most often from Brazil
Who lives in Millbrook: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Millbrook, the largest foreign-born group is from Brazil (18.6%), and 1.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.0%
of residents
65 and Older
15.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
30.4%
of households
Married Couples
44.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.53
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 10% above AL average
Rent, home values, and income in Millbrook
In Millbrook, rent runs 10% above the AL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
39.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
13.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
89.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$597
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
75.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1996
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $222,781 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts below AL average
Unemployment in Millbrook and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Elmore County, which includes Millbrook, is 0.6 percentage points lower than the AL average.
Unemployment rate
Millbrook: Elmore County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Elmore County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Millbrook Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Montgomery, AL metro area
Commute24.8 min avg
How Millbrook residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Millbrook, most residents drive alone to work (84%), and 63% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 13 mi
Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport (MGM)
Regional airport · few flights201k passengers boarded in 2025
- 138 mi
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Major hub51.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 59% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Millbrook runs 59% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
136.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,509.1
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Millbrook Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 7 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
72.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Elmore County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Elmore County, which includes Millbrook, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 7 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1,500 |
| 2023 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 10 | Hail | None reported |
| 2020 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $20,000 |
| 2018 | 6 | Flash Flood | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Elmore County, county-wide
Air Quality34 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Elmore County, which includes Millbrook, is typically good.
Median AQI
34
Elmore County, county-wide
Climate93°F summers, 39°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Millbrook has hot summers (avg high 93°F) and mild winters (avg low 39°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
79°/53°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
93°/71°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
80°/55°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
62°/39°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
56.4"
Annual Snowfall
0.3"
Hot Days/Year
93
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
37
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
123
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°F | 37°F | 4.64" |
| Feb | 65°F | 40°F | 4.88" |
| Mar | 72°F | 47°F | 5.21" |
| Apr | 79°F | 53°F | 3.99" |
| May | 86°F | 61°F | 3.88" |
| Jun | 92°F | 69°F | 4.08" |
| Jul | 94°F | 72°F | 5.06" |
| Aug | 94°F | 71°F | 4.02" |
| Sep | 89°F | 66°F | 3.69" |
| Oct | 80°F | 55°F | 2.87" |
| Nov | 70°F | 43°F | 3.85" |
| Dec | 62°F | 39°F | 4.99" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Millbrook
Uninsured
5.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Millbrook's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Prattville Baptist Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.2 mi away · Prattville
Jackson Hospital & Clinic Inc.
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.7 mi away · Montgomery
VA Central Alabama Healthcare System - Montgomery
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available · 11.2 mi away · Montgomery
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Millbrook
Millbrook's student/teacher ratio is 17.9:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 30.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
30.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Millbrook (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 3,477 students · in-state tuition $11,248 · 31% graduate · median earnings $40,585 (10 yrs after entry)
Auburn University at Montgomery
14.8 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 2,542 students · in-state tuition $10,339 · 46% graduate · median earnings $51,305 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,549 students · in-state tuition $26,590 · 44% graduate · median earnings $48,627 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 879 students · in-state tuition $29,570 · 56% graduate · median earnings $54,423 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 299 students · in-state tuition $18,145 · 31% graduate · median earnings $39,314 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail, 26 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Millbrook
Millbrook has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail (26 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
26 mi awayTuskegee Institute National Historic Site
National Historic Site
39 mi awayTuskegee Airmen National Historic Site
National Historic Site
41 mi awayHorseshoe Bend National Military Park
National Military Park
50 mi awayBirmingham Civil Rights National Monument
National Monument
74 mi awayFreedom Riders National Monument
National Monument
83 mi awayPublic Libraries in Millbrook
Millbrook Public Library
3650 Grandview Road, Millbrook
Cities Near Millbrook
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Millbrook?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Millbrook FAQ
Is Millbrook, Alabama affordable?⌄
Millbrook's median rent is $1,111/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $70,313/year. Median home value is $207,100.
Is Millbrook, Alabama safe?⌄
Millbrook's violent crime rate was 136 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2509 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Millbrook, Alabama?⌄
Elmore County, which includes Millbrook, has an unemployment rate of 2.3%, which is strong — well below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Millbrook, Alabama?⌄
The cost of living in Millbrook is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,111/month and median household income is $70,313/year. The median home value is $207,100. About 40% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Millbrook, Alabama?⌄
The average commute in Millbrook is 25 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from