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Brantley, AL


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Brantley, Alabama

Brantley, Alabama, in Crenshaw county, is 55 miles S of Montgomery, Alabama (center to center) and 185 miles SW of Atlanta, Georgia. The town has a population of 920.

The People and Families of Brantley

In Brantley, about 45% of adults are married. Brantley has its share of unmarried adults.

The government tells us that the town features an unusually large number of women.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Brantley had a median family income of $30,078.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Brantley residents, with $200. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Brantley Housing

In Brantley, 66% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the town rent a large number of single bedroom units. And yes, you can rent a place in Brantley without breaking the bank.

Commuting

In Brantley, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Brantley strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyBrantley Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyBrantley Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Brantley, AL

Comparing Brantley to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens810
Age of the Population78
Racial Diversity73
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Well-Paid Single Men11
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size22
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults57
People in Middle Class or Better23
Median Family Income23
People Above Poverty23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home58
Walking and Biking to Work45
Short Commute Times44
Public Transportation Use44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes108
Affordability of Rents109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
People Living Alone78
Housing Recently Built62

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime78
Low Violent Crime24
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