Brookwood, AL


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Brookwood, AL

About Brookwood, AL

Living in Brookwood, AL is an enjoyable experience. The town is small and peaceful, with a population of just under 4,000 people. It has a rural atmosphere, but it's not too far from nearby cities like Birmingham or Huntsville. Its location in the northern part of the state makes it an ideal place to live for those seeking a quieter lifestyle. The people are friendly and welcoming, making it easy to become part of the community quickly. There are plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy throughout the area such as fishing in one of the many local lakes, biking along winding trails, or hiking through nature preserves. In addition to outdoor activities, Brookwood also offers plenty of shopping, entertainment options and restaurants to explore. All in all Brookwood is a great place to call home! College town - West-central Alabama along I-20/I-59, 60 miles west of Birmingham.

State: Alabama
County: Tuscaloosa County
Metro Area: Tuscaloosa Metro Area
City: Brookwood
Zip Codes: 35444
Cost of Living:
Time zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
Elevation: 160 ft above sea level

Tuscaloosa is home to the University of Alabama, a large quality institution known among other things for its sports programs, notably football’s “Crimson Tide.” The city has a strong college-town character with the usual entertainment and cultural amenities. For such a college town, the economy has always been fairly diverse, but more recently, the arrival of a Mercedes-Benz plant has done a lot for the city’s economy as well as its image. As found elsewhere in the South, the new auto plant not only brings direct employment but also supports smaller businesses, further strengthening the economy, and that pattern is evident in the strong job statistics.

The city scores well for cost of living, especially for a college town and for healthcare and overall quality of life. Climate, crime and air service are among the negatives, although the crime issue has been improving. Educational attainment is a bit weak for a college town. Tuscaloosa has received a National Civic League All-America City Award. The area may be better than the ranking suggests.

The city is located in an area of level to low rolling hills on the banks of the Black Warrior River. Dams just to the northeast contain Lake Tuscaloosa and Bankhead Lake. Land cover is mainly agricultural and southern pine forests. The climate is humid subtropical with long, hot summers in the 90s, persistent humidity, and frequent thunderstorms. Winters are mild with temperatures above freezing most days. Spring is variable, with strong storms. Fall is mild and pleasant with an occasional tropical downpour. First freeze is early November, last is late March.

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Brookwood Cost of Living

College-town amenities, strong economy, and healthcare make Brookwood a great place to live.

$178,500
-89.4% lower than avg
$64,479
-7.0% lower than avg
5.3 / 6.9
Comfort Index
summer/winter
Brookwood Crime
60.9 / 100
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low) to 100 (high). US average: 35.4
Minimum annual income
To live comfortably in Brookwood, Alabama
$34,200
for a family
$32,000
for a single person
Pros & Cons of Brookwood
   College-town amenities
Summer heat and humidity
   Strong economy
Educational attainment
   Healthcare
Isolation
Cost of Living