At a Glance
Median Income
$52,500
$23,677 per capita
Home Value
$107,700
Zillow: $152,271
Median Rent
$733/mo
30.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.0%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
19.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
16.4% 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+
3.7 / 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 $52,500 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,677. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,224 business establishments, including 330 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brocton is $107,700 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $152,271. Median rent is $733/month, with 30.2% 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 1953.
Education
28.0% of adults in Brocton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% below the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brocton has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population1,368
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density773/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans9.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$52,500
Per Capita$23,677
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty19.5%
County GDP$6,275M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018
Housing
A+
Home Value$107,700
Rent$733
Ownership60.5%
Zillow$152,271
Housing Units640
Rent Burden30.2%
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,667/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain45.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation719 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.0%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute21 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed179 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries24
Did You Know?
Brocton was founded in 1805.
The median home in Brocton was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Erie International/Tom Ridge Field (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.
There are 330 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.