Brookings, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Curry County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,733 Population 1,622/sq mi density
$73,384 Median Income $42,851 per capita
$398,700 Home Value $480,071 Zillow
$1,303 Median Rent 27.2% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
135 Violent Crime/100K 1,340 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$73,384 median income, 2.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$398,700 home value, $1,303/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
135 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Brookings, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,384
2% below
$42,851 per capita
Home Value
$398,700
41% above
Zillow: $480,071
Median Rent
$1,303/mo
12% above
27.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
135/100K
64% below
1,340/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.4%
36% below
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
18% above
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Brookings Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
98%
Home Value
141%
Rent
112%
Poverty
33%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
75%
Crime
36%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Brookings a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Brookings residents earn a median household income of $73,384 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,851. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 920 business establishments, including 122 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Brookings is $398,700 , 41% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $480,071. Median rent is $1,303/month, with 27.2% 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 1986.

Safety & Crime

Brookings reports 135 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,340/100K.

Education

21.4% of adults in Brookings hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Brookings has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 77.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population6,733
Median Age54.4 yrs
Density1,622/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born6.8%
Veterans12.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$73,384
Per Capita$42,851
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$964M
Avg Weekly Wage$953

Housing

B+
Home Value$398,700
Rent$1,303
Ownership70.0%
Zillow$480,071
Housing Units3,491
Rent Burden27.2%

Crime

F
Violent135/100K
Property1,340/100K

Health

Obesity38.0%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death11,473/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain77.6 in/yr
Elevation220 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.4%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+13.3%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute16 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed98 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Brookings was founded in 1951.
The median home in Brookings was built in 1986.
15.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Rogue Valley International - Medford (76 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 122 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.