Brooker, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Bradford County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
266 Population 502/sq mi density
$70,556 Median Income $35,329 per capita
$179,700 Home Value $325,246 Zillow
$788 Median Rent 20.4% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$70,556 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$179,700 home value, $788/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Brooker, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,556
6% below
$35,329 per capita
Home Value
$179,700
36% below
Zillow: $325,246
Median Rent
$788/mo
32% below
20.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.6%
45% below
84.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
11% above
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F

How Brooker Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
94%
Home Value
64%
Rent
68%
Poverty
31%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
119%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Brooker a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Brooker residents earn a median household income of $70,556 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,329. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 566 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Brooker is $179,700 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $325,246. Median rent is $788/month, with 20.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.

Education

18.6% of adults in Brooker hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 84.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Brooker has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population266
Median Age50.3 yrs
Density502/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans15.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,556
Per Capita$35,329
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$976M
Avg Weekly Wage$940

Housing

A+
Home Value$179,700
Rent$788
Ownership76.4%
Zillow$325,246
Housing Units111
Rent Burden20.4%

Health

Obesity35.6%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death11,049/100K

Climate

Avg Temp69°F
Rain48.3 in/yr
Elevation120 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.6%
High School+84.3%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute30 min
Broadband83.0%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Brooker was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Gainesville Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.