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Brocton, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Chautauqua County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,368 Population 773/sq mi density
$52,500 Median Income $23,677 per capita
$107,700 Home Value $142,505 Zillow
$733 Median Rent 30.2% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
358 Violent Crime/100K 1,963 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$52,500 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,700 home value, $733/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
358 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Brocton, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,500
30% below
$23,677 per capita
Home Value
$107,700
62% below
Zillow: $142,505
Median Rent
$733/mo
37% below
30.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
358/100K
6% below
1,963/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.0%
17% below
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
19.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
11% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
246 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
70%
Home Value
38%
Rent
63%
Poverty
157%
Bachelor's
83%
Unemployment
81%
Crime
94%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Brocton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 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 2.9% (19% below 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 $142,505. 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.

Safety & Crime

Brocton reports 358 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 6% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,963/100K.

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. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. 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 Born13.6%
Veterans9.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$52,500
Per Capita$23,677
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty19.5%
County GDP$6,275M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018

Housing

A+
Home Value$107,700
Rent$733
Ownership60.5%
Zillow$142,505
Housing Units640
Rent Burden30.2%

Crime

F
Violent358/100K
Property1,963/100K

Health

Obesity35.7%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,667/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days246/yr
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.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.
There are 330 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.