What are the schools like in Meadowbrook, AL?

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

What is the median household income in Meadowbrook?

The median household income in Meadowbrook, AL is $141,620 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.1%.

What is the weather like in Meadowbrook, AL?

Meadowbrook has an average high temperature of 54.8°F in January and 92.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Meadowbrook, AL affordable or expensive?

Meadowbrook's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Meadowbrook is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $362,000 and the median rent is $1,536 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Meadowbrook, AL?

Meadowbrook 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 Meadowbrook, AL a Good Place to Live?

Meadowbrook is a small town of 9,338 in Alabama, with a median household income of $141,620 and a 2.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Meadowbrook stands out for an affordable cost of living, a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Meadowbrook is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Meadowbrook 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

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

Metric	Meadowbrook, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$362,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,536	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	89.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$141,620	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Meadowbrook'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	Meadowbrook, 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	68.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	99.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Meadowbrook sees average highs of 54.8°F in January and 92.2°F in July, with 58.5 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Meadowbrook, AL
Average High — January	54.8°F
Average High — July	92.2°F
Annual Precipitation	58.5"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Meadowbrook, AL	National Avg
Population	9,338	—
Median Age	42.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	9.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.9%	18.9%
Asian	1.5%	6.3%
Under 18	21.8%	22.2%
65 and over	14.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Eagle Point, AL 2 mi Highland Lakes, AL 3 mi Brook Highland, AL 3 mi Indian Springs Village, AL 3 mi Vestavia Hills, AL 5 mi

Meadowbrook vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meadowbrook, AL affordable or expensive?

Meadowbrook's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Meadowbrook roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $362,000 and median rent is $1,536/month.

What is the crime rate in Meadowbrook, AL?

Meadowbrook'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 Meadowbrook?

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

Is Meadowbrook, AL a good place to live?

Meadowbrook, AL has a population of 9,338, a median household income of $141,620, and an unemployment rate of 2.1%. 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.

What is the weather like in Meadowbrook?

Meadowbrook averages 54.8°F in January and 92.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 58.5 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Meadowbrook?

The population of Meadowbrook, Alabama is 9,338 with a median age of 42.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Meadowbrook?

Key numbers for living in Meadowbrook: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $362,000, median household income $141,620, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Meadowbrook side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.