At a Glance
Median Income
$55,772
$41,152 per capita
Home Value
$310,600
Zillow: $378,597
Violent Crime
38/100K
801/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.8%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Brookfield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brookfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brookfield 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
Brookfield residents earn a median household income of $55,772 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,152. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,852 business establishments, including 242 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brookfield is $310,600 , 10% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $378,597. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2003.
Safety & Crime
Brookfield reports 38 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 801/100K.
Education
19.8% of adults in Brookfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brookfield has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population666
Median Age82.6 yrs
Density802/mi²
Male / Female33% / 67%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$55,772
Per Capita$41,152
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,162M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,245
Housing
B+
Home Value$310,600
Rent
Ownership73.7%
Zillow$378,597
Housing Units562
Rent Burden15.9%
Crime
F
Violent38/100K
Property801/100K
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.2 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation321 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.8%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Broadband58.1%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Brookfield was built in 2003.
48.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Lehigh Valley International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
48.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 242 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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