At a Glance
Median Income
$52,885
$19,896 per capita
Home Value
$237,800
Zillow: $308,928
Median Rent
$1,036/mo
41.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
212/100K
4,928/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.3%
61.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
23.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
274 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+
2.5 / 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 $52,885 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,896. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,627 business establishments, including 127 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brewster is $237,800 , 16% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $308,928. Median rent is $1,036/month, with 41.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Brewster reports 212 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,928/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
8.3% of adults in Brewster hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% below the national average).
61.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brewster has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population1,737
Median Age28.6 yrs
Density1,510/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$52,885
Per Capita$19,896
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty23.9%
County GDP$2,353M
Avg Weekly Wage$934
Housing
A
Home Value$237,800
Rent$1,036
Ownership49.1%
Zillow$308,928
Housing Units790
Rent Burden41.7%
Crime
F
Violent212/100K
Property4,928/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault170/100K
Burglary3,908/100K
Health
Obesity35.1%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death9,893/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days274/yr
Rain11.6 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation848 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.3%
High School+61.4%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 41%
Commute14 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Brewster was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Grant County International (66 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 127 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,092 declared natural disasters on record.
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