At a Glance
Median Income
$56,953
$29,823 per capita
Home Value
$133,200
Zillow: $159,787
Median Rent
$943/mo
22.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
93/100K
1,066/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.8%
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
20.7% 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 $56,953 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,823. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,494 business establishments, including 795 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brewster is $133,200 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $159,787. Median rent is $943/month, with 22.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
Brewster reports 93 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,066/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
7.8% of adults in Brewster hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brewster has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,112
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density922/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$56,953
Per Capita$29,823
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$23,156M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
Housing
A+
Home Value$133,200
Rent$943
Ownership68.1%
Zillow$159,787
Housing Units848
Rent Burden22.0%
Crime
F
Violent93/100K
Property1,066/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault46/100K
Burglary278/100K
Health
Obesity40.9%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death9,698/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation967 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute22 min
Broadband87.6%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries26
Did You Know?
The median home in Brewster was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Akron-Canton Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
There are 795 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.
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