Mountain Brook, AL 35213 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

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Mountain Brook, AL—35213

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$817,000

4.2% YoY Growth

Household Income

$162,000

42.7% YoY Growth

Days on Market

55

42.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.0%

Median Rent

$2,500

23.6% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,270

32.1% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,750

7.4% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$2,800

38.8% YoY Growth

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Home Price Trends — Mountain Brook, AL

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Mountain Brook, AL is $817,000, with a year-over-year change of 4.2%. This indicates that home prices in Mountain Brook, AL are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.0%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$817,000	4.2%
Single Family	$887,000	5.0%
Condos	$348,000	-1.4%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Mountain Brook, AL

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Mountain Brook, AL is $2,990, with a year-over-year rent change of 23.6%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Mountain Brook, AL is 1-bedrooms: $1,270, 2-bedrooms: $1,880, 3-bedrooms: $3,040, 4-bedrooms: $4,250. The most common rental property sizes in Mountain Brook, AL are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 47.6% and 25.9% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,500	$2,990
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$1,270	$1,270
2 Bed Rent	$1,750	$1,880
3 Bed Rent	$2,800	$3,040
4 Bed Rent	$4,250	$4,250

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% of Rental Stock

1 Bedroom

25.9%

2 Bedrooms

47.6%

3 Bedrooms

25.1%

4 Bedrooms

1.2%

5+ Bedrooms

0.1%

Property Listings — Mountain Brook, AL

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Mountain Brook, AL is 48. This is a increase of 51.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 16.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$457,000	-8.0%
Listing Count	37	-9.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.4%	-9.0%
Days on Market	55	42.0%

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Demographics — Mountain Brook, AL

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Mountain Brook, AL has a population of 16,000, which has increased by 18.0% over the past 5 years. Mountain Brook, AL is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 24.4% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 88.8% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 16.9% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	16,000	18.0%
% Under 18	24.4%	-6.2%
% Seniors	13.5%	-16.7%
% WFH	16.9%	191.4%
% w/ College Degree	88.8%	10.6%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Mountain Brook, AL is a predominantly white area, with 94.3% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 0.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Mountain Brook, AL is hispanic, making up 1.8% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 2.4% of the population in Mountain Brook, AL, and this percentage has increased by 84.6% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	94.3%	0.1%
% Black	0.9%	-70.0%
% Hispanic	1.8%	-10.0%
% Asian	1.2%	300.0%
% Foreign Born	2.4%	84.6%

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Mortgage and Risk — Mountain Brook, AL

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 190 mortgage originations in Mountain Brook, AL, of which 98.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 50.0%, with 11.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Mountain Brook, AL. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 3.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	190
% Conventional Loans	98.0%
% Government Loans	2.0%
% Investor Loans	2.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	3.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Mountain Brook, AL

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Mountain Brook, AL under the Section 8 program is 1.2%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Mountain Brook, AL, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	17
Total Units Section 8	17
% Rentals under Section 8	1.2%
% Occupied Section 8	94.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$450	$1,270	$1,720
2 Bedroom	$150	$1,750	$1,900
3 Bedroom	-$430	$2,800	$2,370
4 Bedroom	-$1,560	$4,250	$2,690