Brooklawn, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Gloucester County County
Brooklawn, NJ
At a Glance
How Brooklawn Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brooklawn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Brooklawn a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Brooklawn residents earn a median household income of $55,882 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,052. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,389 business establishments, including 585 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brooklawn is $148,700 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $250,691. Median rent is $1,507/month, with 46.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Brooklawn reports 431 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 13% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 12,022/100K.
Education
11.7% of adults in Brooklawn hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 81.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brooklawn has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.