At a Glance
Median Income
$37,656
$22,130 per capita
Home Value
$37,200
Zillow: $33,685
Median Rent
$950/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.8%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
20.6%
32.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
55.6%
24.8% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brooklyn a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 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 $37,656 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,130. The unemployment rate stands at 20.6% (472% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,318 business establishments, including 1,029 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brooklyn is $37,200 , 87% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $33,685. Median rent is $950/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Education
24.8% of adults in Brooklyn hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brooklyn has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population811
Median Age29.1 yrs
Density1,001/mi²
Male / Female35% / 66%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
F
Median Income$37,656
Per Capita$22,130
Unemployment20.6%
Poverty32.4%
County GDP$40,403M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,519
Housing
A+
Home Value$37,200
Rent$950
Ownership46.5%
Zillow$33,685
Housing Units306
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity55.6%
Diabetes22.7%
Smoking24.8%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death15,768/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain40.8 in/yr
Elevation411 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.8%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+10.4%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 17% / D 81%
Commute29 min
Broadband71.3%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Brooklyn was founded in 1873.
The median home in Brooklyn was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is St Louis Lambert International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 1,029 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 71 fatal vehicle crashes.