At a Glance
Median Income
$48,750
$32,153 per capita
Home Value
$176,900
Zillow: $286,785
Median Rent
$867/mo
49.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
895/100K
4,275/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.1%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr
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 $48,750 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,153. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,104 business establishments, including 259 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brooklyn is $176,900 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $286,785. Median rent is $867/month, with 49.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Brooklyn reports 895 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 136% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,275/100K.
Education
23.1% of adults in Brooklyn hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brooklyn has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population1,047
Median Age50.9 yrs
Density1,026/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$32,153
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$9,061M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,195
Housing
A+
Home Value$176,900
Rent$867
Ownership70.3%
Zillow$286,785
Housing Units580
Rent Burden49.4%
Crime
F
Violent895/100K
Property4,275/100K
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,855/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.3 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation995 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.1%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute30 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations26
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Brooklyn was founded in 1832.
The median home in Brooklyn was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
There are 259 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.
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