Brooklyn, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Poweshiek County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,565 Population 1,186/sq mi density
$71,500 Median Income $29,933 per capita
$123,600 Home Value $205,032 Zillow
$813 Median Rent 21.0% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$71,500 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,600 home value, $813/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Brooklyn, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,500
5% below
$29,933 per capita
Home Value
$123,600
56% below
Zillow: $205,032
Median Rent
$813/mo
30% below
21.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
53% below
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
103% above
10.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.6%
36% above
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Brooklyn Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
95%
Home Value
44%
Rent
70%
Poverty
82%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
203%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Brooklyn a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Brooklyn residents earn a median household income of $71,500 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,933. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 699 business establishments, including 47 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Brooklyn is $123,600 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $205,032. Median rent is $813/month, with 21.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.

Education

15.7% of adults in Brooklyn hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Brooklyn has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,565
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density1,186/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$71,500
Per Capita$29,933
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty10.2%
County GDP$1,654M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,108

Housing

A+
Home Value$123,600
Rent$813
Ownership69.6%
Zillow$205,032
Housing Units681
Rent Burden21.0%

Health

Obesity43.6%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death6,568/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain37.7 in/yr
Elevation900 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute22 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Brooklyn was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is The Eastern Iowa (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.