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Mountain Brook, Alabama houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Mountain Brook, AL (Jefferson County) — Census median home value $891,300, county listing prices up about 2.2% over the past year. Market data for Mountain Brook houses and the broader area.
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Mountain Brook, AL is in Jefferson County, Alabama — this guide covers houses in Mountain Brook and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 22,160, with a median household income of $191,128. Census data puts the median value of houses in Mountain Brook at $891,300.
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Market overview
Mountain Brook housing market
Mountain Brook is in Jefferson County, Alabama. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Mountain Brook and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$891,300
Population (Census ACS)
22,160
Median household income
$191,128
County price trend (2025)
2.21% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Mountain Brook market snapshot
Population
22,160
County
Jefferson County
Median Household Income
$191,128
Median Home Value (city)
$891,300
Median Gross Rent
$1,444/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+2.2%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Mountain Brook's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $891,300.
County Price Trend
Jefferson County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.21% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Mountain Brook has an estimated population of 22,160 and a median household income of $191,128, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Mountain Brook's Census-reported median home value works out to about 4.7x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 9% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Places around Mountain Brook
County guide: Jefferson County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Mountain Brook.
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Nearby communities include Vestavia Hills, Birmingham, Homewood, Irondale, Tarrant, Hoover, Fultondale, Leeds, Fairfield, Center Point, Forestdale, Midfield, McDonald Chapel, Lipscomb, Grayson Valley, Minor.
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Irondale market data
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Tarrant market data
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Hoover market data
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Fultondale market data
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Leeds market data
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Fairfield market data
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Center Point market data
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Forestdale market data
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Midfield market data
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McDonald Chapel market data
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Lipscomb market data
Nearby city · ~11.9 mi
Grayson Valley market data
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Minor market data
Nearby city · ~12.3 mi
Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Brook Highland (~4.7 mi), Meadowbrook (~6.9 mi), Eagle Point (~7.1 mi), Highland Lakes (~8.2 mi), Shoal Creek (~8.3 mi), Indian Springs Village (~9.0 mi), Dunnavant (~11.2 mi), Pelham (~11.7 mi), Vandiver (~12.0 mi), Chelsea (~13.8 mi), Westover (~14.4 mi), Moody (~15.9 mi), Sterrett (~16.1 mi), Alabaster (~19.8 mi), Margaret (~20.0 mi), Vincent (~20.6 mi).
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Census & home facts
Mountain Brook data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
22,160
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$891,300
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$191,128
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,444
County FHFA annual change (2025)
2.21%
Census place type
city
County
Jefferson County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
12.84 sq mi
Census GEOID
0151696
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Mountain Brook
Schools
Jefferson County — 57 schools, 35,951 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Jefferson addresses may be served by Jefferson County, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Mountain Brook FAQ
What are houses worth in Mountain Brook, AL?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Mountain Brook at $891,300.
How much do houses cost in Mountain Brook, AL?
For owner-occupied houses in Mountain Brook, Census ACS data shows a median value of $891,300. Active listing prices in Jefferson County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Mountain Brook, AL?
Mountain Brook houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Jefferson County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Mountain Brook, AL?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Mountain Brook's population at approximately 22,160.
What's the median rent in Mountain Brook, AL?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Mountain Brook at approximately $1,444 per month.
What is the median household income in Mountain Brook, AL?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Mountain Brook at approximately $191,128.
Is the Mountain Brook housing market growing?
Jefferson County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.21% annual change in 2025.
Is Mountain Brook, AL affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Mountain Brook's median home value at about 4.7 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 9% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Mountain Brook, AL?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Jefferson County for many Mountain Brook addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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