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Mountain Brook.
About
Life in Mountain Brook
Mountain Brook is a community of 22,160 people in Alabama. The median household income is $201,479, median rent runs about $1,444 per month, and median home values are around $916,300. Unemployment is low at 3%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Mountain Brook at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Foreign-Born
2.4%
Broadband Internet
97.8%
of households
Population Growth
-3.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.4% foreign-born, most often from Brazil
Who lives in Mountain Brook: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Mountain Brook, the largest foreign-born group is from Brazil (14.8%), and 0.9% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
29.1%
of residents
65 and Older
17.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
39.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
22.2%
of households
Married Couples
73.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.61
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 45% above AL average
Rent, home values, and income in Mountain Brook
In Mountain Brook, rent runs 45% above the AL average, and home values are 337% above the AL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
25.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
12.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
91.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$8,005
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
89.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1964
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $1,054,515 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for AL
Unemployment in Mountain Brook and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Jefferson County, which includes Mountain Brook, is close to the AL average.
Unemployment rate
Mountain Brook: Jefferson County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Jefferson County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Mountain Brook is about 3% of Jefferson County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Mountain Brook Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Birmingham-Hoover, AL metro area
Commute16.4 min avg
How Mountain Brook residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Mountain Brook, most residents drive alone to work (80%), and 92% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 4 mi
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
Small hub1.6M passengers boarded in 2025
- 134 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 94% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Mountain Brook runs 94% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
18.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
660.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Mountain Brook Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 28 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Jefferson County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Jefferson County, which includes Mountain Brook, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 28 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3,000 |
| 2023 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5.0M |
| 2022 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 25 | Flash Flood | None reported |
| 2020 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | 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.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Jefferson County, county-wide
Mountain Brook is about 3% of Jefferson County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality52 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Jefferson County, which includes Mountain Brook, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
52
Good Days
159
per year
Moderate Days
204
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Jefferson County, county-wide
Mountain Brook is about 3% of Jefferson County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate90°F summers, 37°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Mountain Brook has warm summers (avg high 90°F) and mild winters (avg low 37°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
75°/53°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/71°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
76°/54°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
57°/37°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
58.2"
Annual Snowfall
1.4"
Hot Days/Year
65
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
47
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
88
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°F | 35°F | 5.03" |
| Feb | 59°F | 38°F | 4.95" |
| Mar | 67°F | 45°F | 5.66" |
| Apr | 75°F | 52°F | 5.08" |
| May | 82°F | 61°F | 4.91" |
| Jun | 88°F | 69°F | 4.78" |
| Jul | 91°F | 72°F | 5.42" |
| Aug | 91°F | 71°F | 4.35" |
| Sep | 86°F | 65°F | 4.00" |
| Oct | 76°F | 54°F | 3.34" |
| Nov | 65°F | 43°F | 4.23" |
| Dec | 57°F | 38°F | 4.87" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Mountain Brook
Uninsured
0.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Mountain Brook's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.6 mi away · Birmingham
St Vincent's Birmingham
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.2 mi away · Birmingham
Birmingham VA Medical Center
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available · 3.8 mi away · Birmingham
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.
Education11.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Mountain Brook
Mountain Brook's student/teacher ratio is 11.5:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 88.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
88.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Mountain Brook (within 15 miles)
University of Alabama at Birmingham
3.7 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 11,635 students · in-state tuition $9,812 · 58% graduate · median earnings $59,631 (10 yrs after entry)
Jefferson State Community College
11.6 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 5,470 students · in-state tuition $5,520 · 22% graduate · median earnings $43,674 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,206 students · in-state tuition $41,910 · 78% graduate · median earnings $66,982 (10 yrs after entry)
Lawson State Community College
8.9 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 2,900 students · in-state tuition $5,215 · 26% graduate · median earnings $36,457 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 1,196 students · in-state tuition $13,920 · 13% graduate · median earnings $44,016 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 2-year · 442 students · in-state tuition $13,820 · 42% graduate · median earnings $44,255 (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: Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument, 5 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Mountain Brook
Mountain Brook has 7 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument (5 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument
National Monument
5 mi awayFreedom Riders National Monument
National Monument
49 mi awayHorseshoe Bend National Military Park
National Military Park
68 mi awaySelma To Montgomery National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
84 mi awayLittle River Canyon National Preserve
National Preserve
91 mi awayTuskegee Airmen National Historic Site
National Historic Site
94 mi awayTuskegee Institute National Historic Site
National Historic Site
95 mi awayPublic Libraries in Mountain Brook
Mountain Brook - Emmet O`Neal Library
50 Oak Street, Mountain Brook
Cities Near Mountain Brook
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Mountain Brook FAQ
Is Mountain Brook, Alabama affordable?⌄
Mountain Brook's median rent is $1,456/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $201,479/year. Median home value is $916,300.
Is Mountain Brook, Alabama safe?⌄
Mountain Brook's violent crime rate was 19 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 660 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Mountain Brook, Alabama?⌄
Jefferson County, which includes Mountain Brook, has an unemployment rate of 2.9%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Mountain Brook, Alabama?⌄
The cost of living in Mountain Brook is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,456/month and median household income is $201,479/year. The median home value is $916,300. About 25% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Mountain Brook, Alabama?⌄
The average commute in Mountain Brook is 16 minutes, which is shorter than 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