At a Glance
Median Income
$34,643
$24,439 per capita
Home Value
$125,000
Zillow: $156,866
Median Rent
$861/mo
30.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.7%
85.4% high school+
Unemployment
14.4%
19.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
13.7% smoking rate
How Brookford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brookford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brookford a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brookford residents earn a median household income of $34,643 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,439. The unemployment rate stands at 14.4% (300% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,206 business establishments, including 375 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brookford is $125,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $156,866. Median rent is $861/month, with 30.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.
Education
4.7% of adults in Brookford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(86% below the national average).
85.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brookford has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population395
Median Age31.7 yrs
Density648/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
D
Median Income$34,643
Per Capita$24,439
Unemployment14.4%
Poverty19.6%
County GDP$12,403M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,072
Housing
A+
Home Value$125,000
Rent$861
Ownership40.0%
Zillow$156,866
Housing Units207
Rent Burden30.8%
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death11,084/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain47.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,007 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.7%
High School+85.4%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 31%
Commute22 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Brookford was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Hickory Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 375 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.