The Town FilesBrookwood, Alabama
City in Tuscaloosa County · population 2,504 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $188,300
- Household income
- $81,394
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 24
- Median age
- 36.7
Brookwood is a city of 2,504 people in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The median home is worth $188,300, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks easier by car than 97% of Alabama towns, quieter than 92% of Alabama towns.
How Brookwood ranks
Percentile among Alabama towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Alabama towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Brookwood is worth $188,300, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $81,394, which is more affordable than 83% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $1,097 a month. 90.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Brookwood | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $188,300 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $1,097 | $834 |
| Median household income | $81,394 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 90.6% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 2002 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.2% | — |
Who lives in Brookwood
| People | Brookwood | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.7 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 8.6% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 17.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.0% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.5% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 7.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.3% | — |
| Work from home | 1.6% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 27.7 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.3% | 86.7% |
Weather in Brookwood
July highs average 91.2°F and January lows 33.6°F. About 60.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.3 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 70 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 60 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Brookwood since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on April 27, 2011 about 3.0 miles from the town center and killed 52. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 65 deaths and 1,024 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 22, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 19 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on November 24, 2001.
Severe weather in Tuscaloosa County since 1996
Tuscaloosa County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| May 21, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4546: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3472: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Tuscaloosa County
Tuscaloosa County had 99,288 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,535 a year. Unemployment was 2.3% in 2023; in Brookwood itself the ACS puts it at 1.7%.
Public schools in Brookwood
2 public schools with 1,691 students, about 18.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookwood High School | 9-12 | 1,094 | 17.9 |
| Brookwood Elementary School | PK-5 | 597 | 19.9 |
Towns near Brookwood
- Cottondale, AL7.8 mi · 3,130 people · home $139,200
- Holt, AL8.8 mi · 3,413 people · home $126,900
- Lake View, AL11.4 mi · 3,560 people · home $304,400
- Tuscaloosa, AL11.4 mi · 99,600 people · home $255,500
- Northport, AL15.4 mi · 31,125 people · home $282,600
- McCalla, AL18.1 mi · 12,965 people · home $279,900
- Hueytown, AL21.6 mi · 16,776 people · home $155,300
- Brent, AL22.4 mi · 2,972 people · home $146,500
Brookwood questions
Is Brookwood, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Brookwood scores better for retirees than 15% of Alabama towns and quieter than 92%. 8.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.7).
How much does a house cost in Brookwood?
The median owner-occupied home in Brookwood is valued at $188,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $81,394, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $1,097 a month.
What is the weather like in Brookwood?
July highs average 91.2°F and January lows 33.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 60.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.3 inches of snow.
Does Brookwood get tornadoes?
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Brookwood since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on April 27, 2011. The typical Alabama town has had 30.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)