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Brookfield, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan Area

Brookfield is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 666. Residents earn $55,772 per year, which is 26% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
666 Population 802/sq mi density
$55,772 Median Income $41,152 per capita
$310,600 Home Value
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$55,772 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$310,600 home value
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $55,772
26% lower than US avg
Home Value $310,600
10% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.8%
41% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.8%
5% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.8%
45% lower than US avg

How Brookfield Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population666
Median Age82.6 yrs
Density802/mi²
Male / Female33% / 67%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans13.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$55,772
Per Capita$41,152
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$6,162M
Commute19 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$310,600
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units562
Rent Burden15.9%

Health

Obesity33.8%
Uninsured13.1%
Smoking12.8%
Depression16.8%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI39 (Good)
Rain48.2 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation321 ft (98 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.8%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute19 min
Broadband58.1%
Libraries10

Is Brookfield a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Brookfield receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes. Brookfield offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Brookfield is $55,772, 26% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Brookfield is $310,600, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. The price-to-income ratio of 5.6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

19.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Brookfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches, including 23.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Brookfield has a population of 666 with a density of 802 people per square mile. The median age is 82.6 years, 112% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

666
Total Population
802
People / sq mi
82.6yrs
Median Age
112% above US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 32.6%
Female 67.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Brookfield vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Brookfield vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Brookfield is $55,772, which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Brookfield vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$55,772
26% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,152
Avg Weekly Wage$1,245
IRS Avg AGI$83,243

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.8%
45% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,852
County GDP$6,162M

Business (County)

Restaurants242
Healthcare313
Retail324
Manufacturing112

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$9,194
163% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.96%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.6 min
Drive Alone16.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home48.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Brookfield is $310,600, 10% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$310,600
10% above US avg
Median List Price$465,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$465,000
$/Sq Ft$256
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio101.8%
Price Drops50.0%
Inventory2

Rental Costs

Rent Burden15.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,599
1 Bedroom$1,759
2 Bedrooms$2,132
3 Bedrooms$2,658
4 Bedrooms$3,005

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied73.7%
Housing Units562
Median Year Built2003

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$9,194
163% above US avg
Effective Rate2.96%
In Brookfield, 33.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 13.1% of residents lack health insurance. 12.8% are current smokers. 16.8% report depression. 26.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Brookfield vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.8%
5% above US avg
Diabetes8.5%
Heart Disease5.0%
High Blood Pressure30.7%
Asthma8.7%
COPD5.2%
Cancer7.2%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking12.8%
9% below US avg
Binge Drinking18.1%
Physical Inactivity26.1%
Depression16.8%
Mental Distress16.3%
Physical Distress12.3%
Short Sleep39.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.5%
Uninsured13.1%
52% above US avg
Checkup Rate74.1%
Dental Visits66.1%
Premature Death7,006/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.6/10
Exercise Access90.4%
Healthcare Facilities313
Brookfield has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.2 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.2 inches
27% above US avg
Snowfall23.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation321 ft (98 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density802/sq mi
Coordinates40.8150°N, 75.0718°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS34041
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 19.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 20.7-point margin. 58.1% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.5%
D 38.8%

Winner: Republican by 20.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.8%
41% below US avg
High School+94.9%
Graduate Degree+2.6%
School Test Score6.24
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density802/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access58.1%
Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities313
Restaurants242
Retail Stores324

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.6 min
Drive Alone16.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home48.7%

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