Brundidge is a small town of 2,309 in Alabama, with a median household income of $37,627
and a 10.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Brundidge stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Brundidge is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Brundidge 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: 86.0
Brundidge's overall cost of living index is 86.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Brundidge costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Brundidge, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$82,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$652
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
62.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$37,627
$74,755
Crime & Safety
High Crime
Brundidge's violent crime rate is 1140.9 per 100,000 residents
— 200% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
1140.9 /100k
Property Crime
4315.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Brundidge is served primarily by Pike County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.1:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Brundidge, AL
National Avg
School District
Pike County
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
4
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
80.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Brundidge sees average highs of 58.1°F in January
and 90.6°F in July,
with 57.9 inches of annual precipitation
.
Brundidge's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Brundidge roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $82,900 and median rent is $652/month.
Brundidge's violent crime rate is 1140.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 4315.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Brundidge are operated by Pike County.
The district has 3 elementary, several middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.1:1. 14.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Brundidge, AL has a population of 2,309, a median household income of $37,627, and an unemployment rate of 10.1%.
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.
Brundidge averages 58.1°F in January and 90.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.9 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Brundidge, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 36010.
The population of Brundidge, Alabama is 2,309 with a median age of 49.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Brundidge: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $82,900, median household income $37,627, crime index 262 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Brundidge side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
