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Brookford, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Catawba County County
Brookford, NC
At a Glance
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)
Is Brookford a Good Place to Live?
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 8.6% (139% 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 $146,631. 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.
Safety & Crime
Brookford reports 391 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 3% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,687/100K.
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. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.