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Brantley is a small town of 927 in Alabama, with a median household income of $27,375
and a 1.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 82 (US average = 100), which is
18% below the national average.
Strengths:
Brantley stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Brantley is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Brantley city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 82.2
Brantley's overall cost of living index is 82.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Brantley costs roughly 18% less than the average American city.
Metric
Brantley, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$98,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$364
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
58.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$27,375
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Brantley's violent crime rate is 232.4 per 100,000 residents
— 39% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
232.4 /100k
Property Crime
973.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Brantley is served primarily by Crenshaw County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Brantley, AL
National Avg
School District
Crenshaw County
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Brantley sees average highs of 63.2°F in January
and 93.9°F in July,
with 62.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.3 inches of snow per year.
Brantley's cost of living index is 82, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Brantley roughly 18% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $98,700 and median rent is $364/month.
Brantley's violent crime rate is 232.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 973.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Brantley are operated by Crenshaw County.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1. 19.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Brantley, AL has a population of 927, a median household income of $27,375, and an unemployment rate of 1.5%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Brantley averages 63.2°F in January and 93.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 62.5 inches
with about 0.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Brantley, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 36009.
The population of Brantley, Alabama is 927 with a median age of 39.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Brantley: cost of living index 82 (100 = US average), median home $98,700, median household income $27,375, crime index 55 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Brantley side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
