Brooklyn Heights, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
96 Population 800/sq mi density
$65,417 Median Income $29,106 per capita
$123,200 Home Value $231,901 Zillow
$595 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,417 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,200 home value, $595/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Brooklyn Heights, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,417
13% below
$29,106 per capita
Home Value
$123,200
56% below
Zillow: $231,901
Median Rent
$595/mo
49% below
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.3%
46% below
78.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
18% above
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Brooklyn Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
87%
Home Value
44%
Rent
51%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
53%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Brooklyn Heights a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Brooklyn Heights residents earn a median household income of $65,417 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,106. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Brooklyn Heights is $123,200 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $231,901. Median rent is $595/month, with 9.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.

Education

18.3% of adults in Brooklyn Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 78.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Brooklyn Heights has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population96
Median Age50.7 yrs
Density800/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born11.5%
Veterans10.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$65,417
Per Capita$29,106
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty0.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$123,200
Rent$595
Ownership76.7%
Zillow$231,901
Housing Units51
Rent Burden9.0%

Health

Obesity37.9%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain45.6 in/yr
Elevation974 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.3%
High School+78.9%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute16 min
Broadband83.7%
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in Brooklyn Heights was built in 1961.
23.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Joplin Regional (7 miles).
33.3% of the population has a disability.
11.5% of residents are foreign-born.