Brook, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Newton County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
979 Population 1,440/sq mi density
$57,422 Median Income $25,883 per capita
$101,200 Home Value $175,377 Zillow
$1,008 Median Rent 23.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$57,422 median income, 12.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,200 home value, $1,008/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Brook, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,422
24% below
$25,883 per capita
Home Value
$101,200
64% below
Zillow: $175,377
Median Rent
$1,008/mo
13% below
23.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.1%
70% below
81.4% high school+
Unemployment
12.2%
239% above
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.2%
38% above
19.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Brook Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
76%
Home Value
36%
Rent
87%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
339%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Brook a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Brook residents earn a median household income of $57,422 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,883. The unemployment rate stands at 12.2% (239% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 291 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Brook is $101,200 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $175,377. Median rent is $1,008/month, with 23.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

10.1% of adults in Brook hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 81.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Brook 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 40.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population979
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density1,440/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born15.1%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

C+
Median Income$57,422
Per Capita$25,883
Unemployment12.2%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$504M
Avg Weekly Wage$936

Housing

A+
Home Value$101,200
Rent$1,008
Ownership79.9%
Zillow$175,377
Housing Units387
Rent Burden23.0%

Health

Obesity44.2%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death10,914/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain40.1 in/yr
Elevation650 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+81.4%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute30 min
Broadband84.0%
Internet Speed65 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Brook was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Porter County Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.395 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
15.1% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.