Living in Millbrook, AL

Explore Millbrook and see how it fits the life you want to build.

17,189 Population Autauga & Elmore Counties Counties City Place Type Alabama State
Overall Match7.1 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Millbrook at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population17,189
Median Household Income$70,313
Median Home Value$207,100
Median Gross Rent$1,111
Median Age38.5
Average Household Size2.5
Unemployment6.6%
Work From Home6.7%
Homeownership75.0%
Housing Vacancy6.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Millbrook is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Home values are relatively modest compared with local household income, giving the area a comparatively favorable ownership-affordability signal.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Millbrook Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Millbrook and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value4.0 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment3.2 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability3.7 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly2.9 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength4.0 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Millbrook

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$207,100
Median Gross Rent$1,111
Homeownership75.0%
Housing Vacancy6.5%
Housing Value8.0/10
Housing Stability7.4/10

Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Millbrook, AL

Median Household Income$70,313
Unemployment6.6%
Work From Home6.7%
Employment6.4/10
Remote Work Friendly5.8/10
Income Strength8.0/10

The reported unemployment rate is elevated enough to warrant a closer look at current local employment conditions.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Millbrook and how households are structured

Population17,189
Median Age38.5
Average Household Size2.5

Millbrook is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Millbrook

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Millbrook point to hot summers, cool winters, substantial annual rainfall and little to no annual snowfall.

Average Summer High93.7°F
Average Winter Low36.5°F
Annual Rainfall56.4 in.
Annual Snowfall0.3 in.

Seasonal Life in Millbrook

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.

Summer

Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.

Fall

Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.

Winter

Winter is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

County Intelligence

Millbrook & Its Counties

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Millbrook spans Autauga and Elmore counties.

Living in a community that crosses county lines can make location within Millbrook especially important. Property taxes, housing characteristics, public services and other county-level factors may vary depending on which part of the community you call home.

Current NarrowTheList data for Millbrook shows a population of about 17,189. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship Autauga County and Elmore County
How NarrowTheList uses it

NarrowTheList connects Millbrook with all 2 of its counties rather than assigning the community to only one. As additional county data becomes available, those differences can be compared alongside city-level information to help identify which parts of the area may better fit your priorities.

For someone considering a move to Millbrook, the available data currently points to comparatively attainable ownership costs relative to local income. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.