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Brierfield, AL

Brierfield, AL.

Population: 1,389 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Brierfield, AL is $294,027 — up 4.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $349,900 after a median 29 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$294,027

Typical home value

+4.3%

1-year change

29

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$294,027
1-year appreciation
+4.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Jan 2025)
$296,182
House Price Index (state)
380.8 (+2.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$349,900
Median price per sqft
$125
Median days on market
29 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
1-year forecast
+1.5%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,177/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,263/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,375/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,727/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,941/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 58% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
90.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
56.2 in
Annual snowfall
0.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,149
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,550

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument (34 mi)
National parks include
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument, Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Flying X Ranch Airport (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Shelby County Airport (14 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
21
Hospitals include
ST. VINCENT'S EAST, SHELBY BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER, UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-128 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1993
Housing built before 1970
39.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
36.8%
Median annual property tax
$371
Households with broadband internet
75.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,597
Average weekly wage
$1,096
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
5

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

BrierfieldState medianUS median
Typical home value$294,027$204,805$288,527
Median sale price$349,900$247,500$325,000
Median days on market29 days66 days51 days
Median annual property tax$371$514$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Brierfield, AL?
$294,027.
What is the median sale price in Brierfield, AL?
$349,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Brierfield, AL?
Median days on market: 29 days.
What is typical rent in Brierfield, AL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,375/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Brierfield, AL?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in Brierfield, AL?
Risk to homes is higher than 58% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Brierfield, AL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Brierfield, AL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Brierfield, AL walkable?
Walkability index: 5.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Brierfield, AL?
Regional Price Parity: 88.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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