At a Glance
Median Income
$88,603
$58,764 per capita
Home Value
$810,500
Zillow: $727,892
Median Rent
$1,201/mo
20.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
46.6%
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.5%
9.5% smoking rate
How Brookdale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brookdale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brookdale a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brookdale residents earn a median household income of $88,603 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $58,764. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,171 business establishments, including 734 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brookdale is $810,500 , 188% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $727,892. Median rent is $1,201/month, with 20.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Education
46.6% of adults in Brookdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% above the national average).
95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brookdale has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population1,308
Median Age51.0 yrs
Density340/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born5.8%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$88,603
Per Capita$58,764
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$21,092M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,300
Housing
F
Home Value$810,500
Rent$1,201
Ownership64.6%
Zillow$727,892
Housing Units693
Rent Burden20.3%
Health
Obesity24.5%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking9.5%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death5,482/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain49.6 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation550 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.6%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+12.2%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 21% / D 75%
Commute49 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Brookdale was built in 1955.
27.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Norman Y Mineta San Jose International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 734 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.