At a Glance
Median Income
$75,481
$74,430 per capita
Home Value
$702,000
Zillow: $765,477
Median Rent
$1,316/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
257/100K
391/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
55.2%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.9%
10.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Brewster Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brewster's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brewster a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brewster residents earn a median household income of $75,481 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $74,430. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,789 business establishments, including 1,098 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brewster is $702,000 , 149% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $765,477. Median rent is $1,316/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Brewster reports 257 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 32% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 391/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
55.2% of adults in Brewster hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brewster has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population1,711
Median Age61.4 yrs
Density439/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$75,481
Per Capita$74,430
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$19,298M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,244
Housing
F
Home Value$702,000
Rent$1,316
Ownership81.8%
Zillow$765,477
Housing Units2,084
Rent Burden28.8%
Crime
F
Violent257/100K
Property391/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault216/100K
Burglary93/100K
Health
Obesity25.9%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death7,272/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain46.3 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation54 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+55.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+16.9%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute30 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries33
Did You Know?
The median home in Brewster was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is New Bedford Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
There are 1,098 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
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