Birmingham metro, AL relocation guide
Moving to Mountain Brook, AL
$995,000Median listing price
JeffersonArea
Commuter-friendlyCommute profile
About Mountain Brook
Mountain Brook (pop. 22,461 in 2020) is Birmingham's most suburb, directly east of Homewood and south of the city, in Jefferson County.
Home prices in Mountain Brook
The median listing price in Mountain Brook is $995,000.
Top places in Mountain Brook
- The Old Mill on Shades Creek — the historic gristmill and city landmark.
- The three villages: Mountain Brook Village, Crestline Village, and English Village, each with shops and restaurants.
- Jemison Park and the extensive walking trail system along Shades Creek.
- Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Birmingham Zoo sit just across the city line.
Commuting from Mountain Brook
- Borders Birmingham to the north and west; downtown is reachable via US 280 or Cahaba Road off-peak.
- US 280 (Elton B. Stephens Expressway) is the main artery; morning rush eastbound from the suburbs congests it, but Mountain Brook itself is close in.
- Drive times vary with traffic and time of day; specific minute-level drive-time estimates were not verified for this profile.
Mountain Brook FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Mountain Brook, AL?
The median listing price in Mountain Brook is $995,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Mountain Brook, AL?
Borders Birmingham to the north and west; downtown is reachable via US 280 or Cahaba Road off-peak.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.