At a Glance
Median Income
$34,279
$17,219 per capita
Home Value
$85,400
Zillow: $156,094
Median Rent
$711/mo
39.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.1%
68.9% high school+
Unemployment
14.7%
28.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
50.0%
20.7% 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?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brookdale residents earn a median household income of $34,279 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,219. The unemployment rate stands at 14.7% (308% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,850 business establishments, including 183 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brookdale is $85,400 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $156,094. Median rent is $711/month, with 39.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
14.1% of adults in Brookdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
68.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brookdale has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,061
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density1,116/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
F
Median Income$34,279
Per Capita$17,219
Unemployment14.7%
Poverty28.0%
County GDP$4,007M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,044
Housing
A+
Home Value$85,400
Rent$711
Ownership47.9%
Zillow$156,094
Housing Units2,541
Rent Burden39.4%
Health
Obesity50.0%
Diabetes20.7%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death16,385/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain43.7 in/yr
Elevation279 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.1%
High School+68.9%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score3.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 62%
Commute23 min
Broadband75.5%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Brookdale was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Barnwell Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 183 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 45 fatal vehicle crashes.