At a Glance
Median Income
$73,384
$42,851 per capita
Home Value
$398,700
Zillow: $471,555
Median Rent
$1,303/mo
27.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
94/100K
940/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.4%
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
257 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brookings a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
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 1.4% (61% 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 $471,555. 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 94 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 940/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 257 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 77.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population6,733
Median Age54.4 yrs
Density1,622/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$73,384
Per Capita$42,851
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$964M
Avg Weekly Wage$953
Housing
B+
Home Value$398,700
Rent$1,303
Ownership70.0%
Zillow$471,555
Housing Units3,491
Rent Burden27.2%
Crime
F
Violent94/100K
Property940/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault47/100K
Burglary157/100K
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death11,473/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days257/yr
Rain77.6 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
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.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 122 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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