How much do homeowners pay a month in Mountain Brook, AL?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Mountain Brook, AL pay a median of $3,726 (±$218) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $1,500 or more.
57.4% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Mountain Brook, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $2,848 in 2015–2019 to $3,726 in 2020–2024 (+30.8%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $3,726 (±$218)
- Without a mortgage
- $1,500 or more
- Owned with a mortgage
- 57.4%
Monthly owner costs in Mountain Brook
| Mountain Brook | Jefferson County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $3,726 (±$218) | $1,619 (±$25) | $1,433 (±$8) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $1,500 or more | $533 (±$9) | $447 (±$2) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 57.4% (±6.0 points) | 59.9% (±1.1 points) | 54.1% (±0.3 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $8,005 (±$719) | $1,409 (±$35) | $788 (±$6) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Mountain Brook, the median cost with a mortgage is higher than in Jefferson County ($1,619).
It is also higher than in Alabama ($1,433).
It is higher than the national figure ($1,963).
In Jefferson County, Mountain Brook ranks 1 of 39 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 2 of 482.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Mountain Brook have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,848 (±$129) | $3,726 (±$218) | +30.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $5,467 (±$232) | $8,005 (±$719) | +46.4% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $628,800 (±$21,947) | $916,300 (±$64,192) | +45.7% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage in places near Mountain Brook
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Brook | — | $3,726 (±$218) | — |
| Vestavia Hills | 2.0 mi | $2,684 (±$106) | Lower |
| Birmingham | 4.4 mi | $1,377 (±$46) | Lower |
| Brook Highland | 4.7 mi | $1,929 (±$238) | Lower |
| Homewood | 4.9 mi | $2,457 (±$154) | Lower |
| Irondale | 5.5 mi | $1,475 (±$71) | Lower |
| Meadowbrook | 6.9 mi | $2,067 (±$145) | Lower |
| Eagle Point | 7.1 mi | $2,250 (±$93) | Lower |
| Tarrant | 7.2 mi | $986 (±$87) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Vestavia Hills, AL ($2,684), Birmingham, AL ($1,377), Brook Highland, AL ($1,929).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Jefferson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mountain Brook | $3,726 (±$218) |
| 2 | Vestavia Hills | $2,684 (±$106) |
| 3 | Homewood | $2,457 (±$154) |
| 4 | Hoover | $2,209 (±$72) |
| 5 | Trussville | $2,077 (±$133) |
| 6 | Kimberly | $1,846 (±$144) |
| 7 | Gardendale | $1,664 (±$103) |
Showing 7 of 39 places in Jefferson County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Mountain Brook
What is the average mortgage payment in Mountain Brook?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Mountain Brook, AL is $3,726 (±$218) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Mountain Brook?
Owners without a mortgage in Mountain Brook pay a median of $1,500 or more a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Mountain Brook gone up?
In Mountain Brook, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $2,848 in 2015–2019 to $3,726 in 2020–2024 (+30.8%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mountain Brook city, Alabama
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mountain Brook city, Alabama
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Mountain Brook city, Alabama
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Mountain Brook city, Alabama
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Mountain Brook city, Alabama
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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 Mountain Brook city, Alabama (place:51696, in state:01).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25088_002E, B25088_002M, B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0101E, DP04_0101M, DP04_0109E, DP04_0109M, DP04_0091PE, DP04_0091PM, B25103_001E, B25103_001M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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