Brooklyn, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Morgan County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
2,410 Population 2,434/sq mi density
$60,742 Median Income $27,358 per capita
$117,800 Home Value $303,455 Zillow
$954 Median Rent 41.7% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$60,742 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,800 home value, $954/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Brooklyn, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,742
19% below
$27,358 per capita
Home Value
$117,800
58% below
Zillow: $303,455
Median Rent
$954/mo
18% below
41.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.6%
54% below
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
18% above
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°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
81%
Home Value
42%
Rent
82%
Poverty
52%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
50%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Brooklyn a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 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 $60,742 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,358. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,396 business establishments, including 108 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Brooklyn is $117,800 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $303,455. Median rent is $954/month, with 41.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.

Education

15.6% of adults in Brooklyn hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Brooklyn has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,410
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density2,434/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$60,742
Per Capita$27,358
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$3,059M
Avg Weekly Wage$961

Housing

A+
Home Value$117,800
Rent$954
Ownership78.8%
Zillow$303,455
Housing Units839
Rent Burden41.7%

Health

Obesity37.9%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,539/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain43.6 in/yr
Elevation645 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute31 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed113 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Brooklyn was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Indianapolis International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 113 Mbps.
There are 108 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.