Brinckerhoff, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Putnam County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
2,688 Population 1,527/sq mi density
$96,444 Median Income $50,973 per capita
$355,900 Home Value $560,043 Zillow
$1,817 Median Rent 26.7% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$96,444 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$355,900 home value, $1,817/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Brinckerhoff, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$96,444
28% above
$50,973 per capita
Home Value
$355,900
26% above
Zillow: $560,043
Median Rent
$1,817/mo
56% above
26.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.3%
10% below
99.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
64% above
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.5%
17% below
9.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Brinckerhoff Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
128%
Home Value
126%
Rent
156%
Poverty
19%
Bachelor's
90%
Unemployment
164%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Brinckerhoff a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Brinckerhoff residents earn a median household income of $96,444 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,973. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% 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 Brinckerhoff is $355,900 , 26% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $560,043. Median rent is $1,817/month, with 26.7% 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 1970.

Education

30.3% of adults in Brinckerhoff hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% below the national average). 99.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Brinckerhoff has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Data Overview

People

Population2,688
Median Age51.1 yrs
Density1,527/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$96,444
Per Capita$50,973
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$5,494M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,299

Housing

A+
Home Value$355,900
Rent$1,817
Ownership82.6%
Zillow$560,043
Housing Units1,212
Rent Burden26.7%

Health

Obesity26.5%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking9.8%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death4,624/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain41.9 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation289 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.3%
High School+99.1%
Graduate+16.4%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 43%
Commute35 min
Broadband97.0%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Brinckerhoff was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Hudson Valley Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
There are 222 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.