At a Glance
Median Income
$136,932
$71,906 per capita
Home Value
$630,600
Zillow: $878,292
Violent Crime
1,312/100K
3,995/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
79.9%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.3%
7.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Brook Forest Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brook Forest's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brook Forest 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
Brook Forest residents earn a median household income of $136,932 , which is 82% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $71,906. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 25,019 business establishments, including 1,324 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brook Forest is $630,600 , 124% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $878,292. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Safety & Crime
Brook Forest reports 1,312 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 245% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,995/100K.
Education
79.9% of adults in Brook Forest hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(137% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brook Forest has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population408
Median Age51.5 yrs
Density294/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$136,932
Per Capita$71,906
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$46,223M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,512
Housing
A
Home Value$630,600
Rent
Ownership92.4%
Zillow$878,292
Housing Units349
Rent Burden31.1%
Crime
F
Violent1,312/100K
Property3,995/100K
Health
Obesity21.3%
Diabetes5.9%
Smoking7.9%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death6,799/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain18.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation8,449 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+79.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+20.9%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 58%
Commute34 min
Broadband93.3%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Brook Forest was built in 1992.
44.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Denver International (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
2.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 1,324 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 49 fatal vehicle crashes.
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