East Brewton is a small town of 3,215 in Alabama, with a median household income of $40,353
and a 26.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
East Brewton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether East Brewton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All East Brewton 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: 86.2
East Brewton's overall cost of living index is 86.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in East Brewton costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
East Brewton, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$75,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$701
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
56.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$40,353
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
East Brewton's violent crime rate is 178.7 per 100,000 residents
— 53% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
178.7 /100k
Property Crime
2545.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
East Brewton is served primarily by Escambia County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.6:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
East Brewton, AL
National Avg
School District
Escambia County
—
Elementary Schools
6
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
4
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
6.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
East Brewton sees average highs of 62.7°F in January
and 92.4°F in July,
with 65.3 inches of annual precipitation
.
East Brewton's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes East Brewton roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $75,800 and median rent is $701/month.
East Brewton's violent crime rate is 178.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2545.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in East Brewton are operated by Escambia County.
The district has 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.6:1. 6.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
East Brewton, AL has a population of 3,215, a median household income of $40,353, and an unemployment rate of 26.4%.
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.
East Brewton averages 62.7°F in January and 92.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 65.3 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of East Brewton, Alabama is 3,215 with a median age of 28.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in East Brewton: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $75,800, median household income $40,353, crime index 77 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare East Brewton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.