At a Glance
Median Income
$58,393
$28,454 per capita
Home Value
$74,700
Zillow: $84,191
Bachelor's Degree+
8.2%
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
15.1% smoking rate
How Brocton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brocton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brocton a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brocton residents earn a median household income of $58,393 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,454. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 351 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brocton is $74,700 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $84,191. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.
Education
8.2% of adults in Brocton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% below the national average).
92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brocton has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population262
Median Age53.6 yrs
Density460/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$58,393
Per Capita$28,454
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$1,039M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,055
Housing
A+
Home Value$74,700
Rent
Ownership97.3%
Zillow$84,191
Housing Units154
Rent Burden21.8%
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death11,162/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain39.3 in/yr
Elevation661 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.2%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute29 min
Broadband76.6%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Brocton was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.