How many renters in Brook Highland, AL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
52.3% (±13.6 points) of renting households in Brook Highland, AL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 52.3% (±13.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 44.9% (±11.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.6% (±7.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Brook Highland
| Share of income spent on rent | Brook Highland | Shelby County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 4.3% (±2.8 points) | 12.0% | 14.8% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 18.7% (±8.1 points) | 17.1% | 12.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 18.8% (±8.9 points) | 13.7% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 5.9% (±4.4 points) | 10.2% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.4% (±7.6 points) | 8.7% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 44.9% (±11.3 points) | 38.4% | 39.9% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Brook Highland against Shelby County, its state and the nation
| Brook Highland | Shelby County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 52.3% (±13.6 points) | 47.1% (±4.0 points) | 48.9% (±0.8 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 44.9% (±11.3 points) | 38.4% (±3.4 points) | 39.9% (±0.7 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.6% (±7.1 points) | 28.6% (±1.6 points) | 29.5% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $61,213 (±$6,070) | $58,774 (±$3,773) | $38,294 (±$594) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,460 (±$86) | $1,401 (±$38) | $1,007 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In Brook Highland, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Shelby County (47.1%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (48.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Shelby County, Brook Highland ranks 5 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 170 of 489.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Brook Highland
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Highland | — | 52.3% (±13.6 points) | — |
| Eagle Point | 2.6 mi | 21.3% (±60.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Meadowbrook | 3.2 mi | 65.5% (±22.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Highland Lakes | 3.5 mi | 0.0% (±54.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Vestavia Hills | 3.6 mi | 55.7% (±8.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shoal Creek | 4.3 mi | 49.3% (±57.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mountain Brook | 4.7 mi | 27.6% (±15.6 points) | Lower |
| Indian Springs Village | 6.4 mi | 11.9% (±48.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Irondale | 7.2 mi | 45.9% (±13.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Mountain Brook, AL (27.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Shelby County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meadowbrook | 65.5% (±22.0 points) |
| 2 | Helena | 62.0% (±17.7 points) |
| 3 | Montevallo | 60.0% (±12.7 points) |
| 4 | Alabaster | 54.0% (±10.7 points) |
| 5 | Brook Highland | 52.3% (±13.6 points) |
| 6 | Pelham | 50.7% (±15.3 points) |
| 7 | Shoal Creek | 49.3% (±57.4 points) |
| 8 | Vincent | 44.4% (±114.4 points) |
| 9 | Calera | 41.7% (±11.8 points) |
| 10 | Columbiana | 37.5% (±23.4 points) |
| 11 | Wilton | 30.1% (±46.5 points) |
Showing 11 of 18 places in Shelby County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Brook Highland is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Brook Highland
Are renters in Brook Highland rent-burdened?
52.3% of renting households in Brook Highland pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Brook Highland spend on rent?
The median renting household in Brook Highland, AL spends 31.6% (±7.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brook Highland CDP, Alabama
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brook Highland CDP, Alabama
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brook Highland CDP, Alabama
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Brook Highland CDP, Alabama (place:09500, in state:01).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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