Brewster Hill, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Putnam County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
2,211 Population 2,541/sq mi density
$96,540 Median Income $42,347 per capita
$416,200 Home Value $512,017 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$96,540 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$416,200 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Brewster Hill, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$96,540
28% above
$42,347 per capita
Home Value
$416,200
48% above
Zillow: $512,017
Bachelor's Degree+
26.1%
23% below
84.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.3%
9% below
11.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Brewster Hill Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Brewster Hill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
128%
Home Value
148%
Poverty
93%
Bachelor's
77%
Unemployment
86%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Brewster Hill a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Brewster Hill residents earn a median household income of $96,540 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,347. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,328 business establishments, including 222 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Brewster Hill is $416,200 , 48% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $512,017. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.

Education

26.1% of adults in Brewster Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 84.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Brewster Hill has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Data Overview

People

Population2,211
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density2,541/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born24.4%
Veterans1.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$96,540
Per Capita$42,347
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$5,494M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,299

Housing

A
Home Value$416,200
Rent
Ownership95.7%
Zillow$512,017
Housing Units1,112
Rent Burden32.1%

Health

Obesity29.3%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death4,624/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain48.0 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation590 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.1%
High School+84.3%
Graduate+11.6%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 43%
Commute27 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Brewster Hill was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Hudson Valley Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
24.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
There are 222 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.