Overview and Location

Millbrook is a progressive city offering all the modern conveniences essential for busy lifestyles. Its close proximity to Montgomery, and accessibility from three Interstate 65 exits, afford residents countless opportunities for recreation, entertainment and career.

Located 10 minutes north of Montgomery in Elmore County, Millbrook is among the fastest growing cities in the state.* From 2000 to 2006, Millbrook’s population grew 41.2% and is estimated to be approximately 15,580.*

Millbrook welcomes economic development opportunities. The city’s high growth rate, proximity to Interstate 65, the state capital, Maxwell AFB, Robert Trent Jones (Capital Hill) Golf Trail, and the Alabama Wildlife Federation, are a few of the reasons commercial and retail development projects are choosing Millbrook.
*Source: The Center for Business and Economic Research, University of Alabama

Population & Income

City of Millbrook – Base Demographics Source: U.S. Census

Residential Growth Trends

Housing starts in the city have steadily increased for over a decade. Numerous developments and neighborhoods offer residents a comfortable, convenient and relaxing lifestyle with effortless access to Interstates 65 and 85. Advalorem tax revenue has grown an average of 15% each year since 1995. Millbrook’s rate of growth in population, households and families exceeds the rate of growth of nearby markets.

City of Millbrook – Single Family Permits (HU: Housing Units)

Millbrook, Alabama Labor Statistics

Millbrook residents are educated, skilled workers who demonstrate a strong work ethic.
The unemployment rate is approximately 3%.

2000 Employed Population 16+ by Occupation Source: U.S. Census

MillbrookMiddle School, located on Chapman Road

Education

The community is extremely supportive of education. Five public schools and five private schools serve the Millbrook area.

Public Schools:

Stanhope Elmore High School
Millbrook Junior High School
Millbrook Middle School
Robinson Springs Elementary School
Coosada Elementary School

Major colleges and universities located within a 100 mile radius of Millbrook include: Alabama State University (8 miles), Troy University at Montgomery (8 miles), Huntingdon College (10 miles), Auburn University at Montgomery (15 miles), Faulkner University (15 miles), Troy University (50 miles), Tuskegee University (50 miles) and Auburn University (75 miles). In addition, two military bases are located within 10 miles of Millbrook; Maxwell Air Force Base and Maxwell Air Force Base-Gunter Annex.

More than 50% of the population is educated beyond the high school level.

2000 Population 25+ by Educational Attainment Source: U.S. Census

Plantation homes attributed to Alabama’s earliest leaders, such as Governor William Wyatt Bibb, and summer retreats from the early 1900’s dot the landscape in Millbrook. The city formally incorporated in 1977. The aerial above is a view of Main Street, Millbrook’s north / south artery.

Utilities

Transportation

Millbrook is only minutes from any mode of transportation, including interstate and state highways, navigable waterways, railroads, air transport and motor freight service.

1. Highway: Interstates 65, 85; State Highways, 143, 14
2. Rail Service: CSX, Norfolk Southern Rail Lines
3. Waterway: Alabama State Docks, Montgomery
4. Commercial Air: Montgomery Regional Airport, Dannelly Field

Regional Metro Areas Travel Distance (Miles)

Local Taxes

City of Millbrook is 8.5% (4% state, 3.5% city, 1% county)

Property Tax

1. Class I: All property of utilities used in the business of such utilities – 30%
2. Class II: All property not otherwise classified. Includes business personal property, aircraft, rental or income producing property and undeveloped real property – 20%
3. Class III: All agricultural, forest, and single-family owner occupied residential property, and historic buildings and sites – 10%
4. Class IV: All private passenger automobiles and pickup trucks owned and operated by an individual for personal or private use – 15%

Rates per $100 of assessed value are:
State: $0.65 (includes $0.30 for schools)
County: $1.55 (includes $0.70 for schools)
City: $0.50
Combined rate: $2.70

Government

The city is governed by a mayor and a five-member city council. The city council meets the second and fourth Monday of each month. Full-time law enforcement personnel and a full-time and volunteer fire department provide protection inside and outside the city limits. The Fire Insurance Rating (ISO) for the City of Millbrook is 3.

A city planning commission, engineer, and zoning official guide development within the city limits, and make recommendations to the city council.

Gateway sign on State Highway 14 to Millbrook

Retail Growth Trends

High-growth corridor located at Interstate 65, Exit 181 in Millbrook, Alabama

A 600+ acre site located at Interstate 65, Exit 181 and State Highway 14, is the City of Millbrook’s major retail site. A 205,000 sq ft Wal-Mart Super Center opened June 2007. Infrastructure, including signalization, sewer/water, utilities and retail center entrance is in place to support a 100 acre retail site with frontage along Interstate 65.

Among the most recent retailers choosing to locate in Millbrook include, Wal-mart, Walgreens, O-Reilly’s, Shoe Department, CATO, Game Stop, China Town, Cuts R Us, Zaxby’s, Sub-Way, Huddle House, and Marvin’s.

Numerous other prime retail and commercial sites are available on State Highway 14 in Millbrook.

Traffic Counts

Steady and increasing traffic counts on Interstate 65 and State Highway 14 are reviewed annually.

Information

Contact Carol Thompson, Economic Development

(phone) 334-391-3185

Village Green, Millbrook’s downtown public park