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Brilliant, Alabama

town · Marion County

At a glance

1,097
Population
$47,200
Median home value (all homes)
84% below U.S. median
$163,806
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$477/mo
Median rent
65% below U.S. median
$47,125
Median household income
40% below U.S. median
21.3 min
Average commute
73.7%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
10.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 80 — 20% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing67% below
Goods & services4% below
Utilities5% below
Taxes19% above
Insurance7% below
Commute cost29% 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 college53 mi
Nearest community college31 mi
Nearest technical college59 mi
High school graduates85.7%
College graduates8.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

region C3 of Northwest Alabama
Northwest Alabama Economic Development Alliance markets the region's advantages to new and existing businesses and supports three counties in creating and promoting an environment for investment and job creation. It serves business owners, investors, site selectors, and others seeking information about Northwest Alabama.
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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