At a Glance
Median Income
$41,354
$30,294 per capita
Home Value
$120,000
Zillow: $145,741
Median Rent
$620/mo
34.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.5%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
15.5% smoking rate
How Brasher Falls Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brasher Falls's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brasher Falls a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brasher Falls residents earn a median household income of $41,354 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,294. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,108 business establishments, including 113 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brasher Falls is $120,000 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $145,741. Median rent is $620/month, with 34.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Education
16.5% of adults in Brasher Falls hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brasher Falls has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population564
Median Age49.8 yrs
Density344/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$41,354
Per Capita$30,294
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,709M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,316
Housing
A+
Home Value$120,000
Rent$620
Ownership57.9%
Zillow$145,741
Housing Units261
Rent Burden34.4%
Health
Obesity42.2%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,951/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain33.9 in/yr
Elevation305 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.5%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 45%
Commute18 min
Broadband79.2%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Brasher Falls was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Massena International-Richards Field (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 113 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.