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Brainards, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Northampton County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
172
Population
956/sq mi density
$170,302
Median Income
$52,952 per capita
$121,600
Home Value
$332,234 Zillow
52°F
Avg Temperature
271 sunny days/yr
178
Violent Crime/100K
2,331 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$170,302 median income, 13.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
178 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$121,600
57% below
US avg: $281,900
Homeownership Rate
76.9%
18% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
60
Median year built: 1938
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$121,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$332,234
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
76.9%
Owner-Occupied
23.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,599/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,759/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,132/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,658/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,005/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
2% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1938
Average age of housing stock: 88 years
Homeownership Rate
76.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $121,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $332,234 |
Rent
| FMR Studio | $1,599 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,759 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,132 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,658 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,005 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 76.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 23.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 76.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 60 |
| Median Year Built | 1938 |
| Rent Burden | 30.4% |