Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
20%
Meadowbrook
Meadowbrook, AL Area Guide
The ideal suburb for families and Birmingham commuters
Commuter
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Suburban
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Accessible
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Shopping
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Great Schools
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Family-Friendly
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A welcoming suburb of Birmingham, Meadowbrook is a peaceful oasis perfect for families. Excellent public schools, neighborhood parks, and a central location are just a few of the benefits of renting in Meadowbrook. Easy access to U.S. Highway 280 and Interstate 459 keeps commuting simple. Downtown Birmingham is only 12 miles northwest of town, and along the way, you’ll pass the Birmingham Zoo and the Country Club of Birmingham. Along US-280 are an array of retailers, department stores, restaurants, and services that make it easy for residents to get their shopping done or enjoy a nice meal with the family. Meadowbrook is mainly residential, boasting lush lawns, picturesque homes, and rentals that range from affordable to upscale. For some outdoor recreation, check out Oak Mountain State Park, located just a few miles southwest of Meadowbrook. Camping grounds, fishing lakes, hiking trails, a petting zoo, and more await you at this sprawling state park.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$136,060
Average: $151,617
Education
4,587
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,117
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Meadowbrook has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
15%
Non-Renters
85%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
47%
Other Education
53%
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Alabama Wildlife Center
- Oak Mountain State Park
- Aldridge Botanical Gardens
- Birmingham Zoo
- Homewood Forest Preserve
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.