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Brent, Alabama

city · Bibb County

At a glance

4,010
Population
$146,500
Median home value (all homes)
52% below U.S. median
$194,970
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$537/mo
Median rent
60% below U.S. median
$22,660
Median household income
71% below U.S. median
29.3 min
Average commute
73.9%
Homes with broadband
88.24%
Locations with fiber available
26.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 90 — 10% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing34% below
Goods & services3% below
Utilities1% below
Taxes19% above
Insurance7% below
Commute cost3% below
For business: Alabama is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college21 mi
Nearest community college23 mi
Nearest technical college29 mi
High school graduates70.9%
College graduates9.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Alabama Association of Reg Councils
A public nonprofit organization representing municipalities and counties in Alabama through the membership of the 12 regional councils, promoting regional planning and economic development, coordinating statewide planning and economic development initiatives and hosting an annual training conference.
state Alabama Development Office
The Alabama Department of Commerce’s Made in Alabama initiative promotes investment and business growth in the state, offering resources, incentives, and project assistance while coordinating workforce development and global business efforts.
state Eco Dev Partnership of Alabama
EDPA is a private, non-profit organization that supports Alabama’s economic development efforts focusing on business attraction and expansion, innovation and entrepreneurship, talent attraction and retention, business intelligence and research, and policy.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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