Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
20%
Mountain Brook, AL
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,730
Population
18,551
Renter Mix
20% Rent
Bask in modern luxury next to Downtown Birmingham
Suburban
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Upscale
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Luxurious
Located just three miles southeast of Birmingham, Mountain Brook is an upscale suburb that offers a small-town feel wrapped in luxury and charm. Predominantly a residential area, Mountain Brook is known for its excellent school system and its strong sense of community.
Mountain Brook residents enjoy a tranquil environment on the cusp of all that Downtown Birmingham has to offer. Destinations such as the Birmingham Zoo, Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Vulcan Park and Museum, and the Summit Birmingham Shopping Center are all within a few short minutes of Mountain Brook. Convenient access to I-459, U.S. 280, I-20, and U.S. 78 as well as Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport allows for simple commutes and travels from Mountain Brook.
Explore the City
Mountain Brook residents head to Jemison Park to jog on its many trails.
Crestline Bagel Company is a Mountain Brook resident favorite.
Tudor style homes are one of the types of homes that can be found in Mountain Brook.
Robert Jemison Jr Park is a 54-acre linear public park following the stream banks of Watkins Brook and Shades Creek in Mountain Brook.
Old Mill House is a replica of Perryman's Mill which closed in 1887. The new "Old Mill" was built to promote the Mountain Brook suburbs.
Mountain Brook Village is a small shopping center with various retail options.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$144,874
Average: $177,711
Education
10,570
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,800
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Mountain Brook has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
20%
Non-Renters
80%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
55%
Other Education
45%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Mountain Brook, AL is $1,733 for one bedroom, $1,903 for two bedrooms, and $1,829 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mountain Brook has increased by 0.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,733/month
947 Sq Ft
House
$1,960/month
798 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,621/month
311 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Mountain Brook, AL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
778 Students
Brookwood Forest Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
578 Students
Cherokee Bend Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
560 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
544 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
982 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
967 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Birmingham Zoo
- Homewood Forest Preserve
- Birmingham Botanical Gardens
- Vulcan Park and Museum
- McWane Science Center
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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 June 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.