At a Glance
Median Income
$150,489
$58,405 per capita
Home Value
$527,200
Zillow: $600,068
Median Rent
$1,698/mo
36.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
61.5%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.6%
7.8% 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?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brookdale residents earn a median household income of $150,489 , which is 100% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $58,405. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 23,692 business establishments, including 1,759 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brookdale is $527,200 , 87% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $600,068. Median rent is $1,698/month, with 36.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Education
61.5% of adults in Brookdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% above the national average).
96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brookdale has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population10,044
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density6,278/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born18.1%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$150,489
Per Capita$58,405
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$76,180M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,699
Housing
A+
Home Value$527,200
Rent$1,698
Ownership88.1%
Zillow$600,068
Housing Units3,641
Rent Burden36.2%
Health
Obesity21.6%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking7.8%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death8,341/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain44.9 in/yr
Elevation164 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+61.5%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+20.8%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 72%
Commute34 min
Broadband94.1%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries34
Did You Know?
The median home in Brookdale was built in 1951.
11.6% of residents use public transit to commute.
22.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.549 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
18.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 1,759 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.