Mountain Brook, AL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
22,160 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
76.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
88.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$191,128 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$891,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,467 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,273 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
84.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Jefferson County
6
Birmingham Metro Area
5
Alabama
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Jefferson County
5
Birmingham Metro Area
4
Alabama
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 42
Feb 5 0 47
Mar 5 0 54
Apr 4 0 61
May 5 0 70
Jun 5 0 77
Jul 5 0 80
Aug 4 0 80
Sep 4 0 73
Oct 4 0 62
Nov 5 0 54
Dec 5 0 44

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right.

Liberal (45%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 43%
Hillary Clinton 51%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, AL State Senate District 15, AL State House District 46, AL
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Schools

Brookwood Forest Elementary School
1 miles, SE • 4.6 star
Mountain Brook Junior High School
1 miles, NW • 4.6 star
Crestline Elementary School
1 miles, NW • 5 star
Mountain Brook High School
1 miles, SE • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Strayer University-Alabama
4 miles, S • 2.3 star
Samford University
4 miles, W • 2.8 star
University of Alabama at Birmingham
4 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Herzing University-Birmingham
6 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
3 miles, W • 3.2 star
St Vincent's Birmingham
3 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Grandview Medical Center
4 miles, S • 3.2 star
University of Alabama Hospital
4 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Golden Triangle Regional Airport
107 miles, W • 1 star
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