Millbrook is a small city of 16,631 in Alabama, with a median household income of $63,521
and a 4.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Millbrook stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Millbrook is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Millbrook 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: 90.8
Millbrook's overall cost of living index is 90.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Millbrook costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Millbrook, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$180,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,027
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
74.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$63,521
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Millbrook's violent crime rate is 243.9 per 100,000 residents
— 36% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
243.9 /100k
Property Crime
3436.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Millbrook is served primarily by Elmore County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.3:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Millbrook, AL
National Avg
School District
Elmore County
—
Elementary Schools
6
—
Middle Schools
5
—
High Schools
5
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
31.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Millbrook sees average highs of 59.8°F in January
and 93.7°F in July,
with 56.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.3 inches of snow per year.
Millbrook's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Millbrook roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $180,800 and median rent is $1,027/month.
Millbrook's violent crime rate is 243.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3436.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Millbrook are operated by Elmore County.
The district has 6 elementary, 5 middle, and 5 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.3:1. 31.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Millbrook, AL has a population of 16,631, a median household income of $63,521, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%.
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.
Millbrook averages 59.8°F in January and 93.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 56.4 inches
with about 0.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Millbrook, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 36054.
The population of Millbrook, Alabama is 16,631 with a median age of 36.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Millbrook: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $180,800, median household income $63,521, crime index 104 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Millbrook side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
