What are the schools like in Brook Highland, AL?

School district data for Brook Highland is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Brook Highland?

The median household income in Brook Highland, AL is $73,941 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.2%.

What is the weather like in Brook Highland, AL?

Brook Highland has an average high temperature of 54.5°F in January and 91.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.9 inches.

Brook Highland, AL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Brook Highland, AL affordable or expensive?

Brook Highland's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Brook Highland is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $417,300 and the median rent is $1,295 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Brook Highland, AL?

Brook Highland has a violent crime rate of 71.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 559.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Brook Highland, AL a Good Place to Live?

Brook Highland is a small town of 8,008 in Alabama, with a median household income of $73,941 and a 1.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Brook Highland stands out for an affordable cost of living, a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Brook Highland is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Brook Highland 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: 92.6

Brook Highland's overall cost of living index is 92.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Brook Highland costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Brook Highland, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$417,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,295	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	42.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$73,941	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Brook Highland's violent crime rate is 71.2 per 100,000 residents — 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

71.2 /100k

Property Crime

559.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Brook Highland, AL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	54.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Brook Highland sees average highs of 54.5°F in January and 91.0°F in July, with 55.9 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Brook Highland, AL
Average High — January	54.5°F
Average High — July	91.0°F
Annual Precipitation	55.9"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Brook Highland, AL	National Avg
Population	8,008	—
Median Age	36.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	62.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	22.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.1%	18.9%
Asian	6.0%	6.3%
Under 18	17.6%	22.2%
65 and over	10.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Eagle Point, AL 3 mi Meadowbrook, AL 3 mi Vestavia Hills, AL 4 mi Highland Lakes, AL 4 mi Shoal Creek, AL 4 mi

Brook Highland vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brook Highland, AL affordable or expensive?

Brook Highland's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Brook Highland roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $417,300 and median rent is $1,295/month.

What is the crime rate in Brook Highland, AL?

Brook Highland's violent crime rate is 71.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 559.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Brook Highland?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Brook Highland, AL a good place to live?

Brook Highland, AL has a population of 8,008, a median household income of $73,941, and an unemployment rate of 1.2%. 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.

What is the weather like in Brook Highland?

Brook Highland averages 54.5°F in January and 91.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 55.9 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Brook Highland?

The population of Brook Highland, Alabama is 8,008 with a median age of 36.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Brook Highland?

Key numbers for living in Brook Highland: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $417,300, median household income $73,941, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Brook Highland side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.