At a Glance
Median Income
$203,750
$75,431 per capita
Home Value
$710,600
Zillow: $806,248
Median Rent
$1,986/mo
18.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
22/100K
356/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
57.4%
99.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.1%
7.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Brightwaters Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brightwaters's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brightwaters 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
Brightwaters residents earn a median household income of $203,750 , which is 171% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $75,431. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,397 business establishments, including 3,828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brightwaters is $710,600 , 152% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $806,248. Median rent is $1,986/month, with 18.6% 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 1945.
Safety & Crime
Brightwaters reports 22 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 356/100K.
Education
57.4% of adults in Brightwaters hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% above the national average).
99.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brightwaters has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population3,185
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density3,284/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$203,750
Per Capita$75,431
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
A+
Home Value$710,600
Rent$1,986
Ownership96.2%
Zillow$806,248
Housing Units1,020
Rent Burden18.6%
Crime
F
Violent22/100K
Property356/100K
Health
Obesity26.1%
Diabetes6.1%
Smoking7.0%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation20 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+57.4%
High School+99.1%
Graduate+25.4%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute28 min
Broadband98.4%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries63
Did You Know?
Brightwaters was founded in 1916.
The median home in Brightwaters was built in 1945.
19.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.
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