At a Glance
Median Income
$69,535
$36,037 per capita
Home Value
$153,000
Zillow: $198,726
Median Rent
$944/mo
21.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
265/100K
6,375/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.1%
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 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
3.2 / 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 $69,535 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,037. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 39,269 business establishments, including 3,107 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brooklyn is $153,000 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $198,726. Median rent is $944/month, with 21.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Brooklyn reports 265 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 30% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,375/100K. The murder rate is 9.1/100K.
Education
22.1% of adults in Brooklyn hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brooklyn has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population11,203
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density2,636/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,535
Per Capita$36,037
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$135,914M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,445
Housing
A+
Home Value$153,000
Rent$944
Ownership56.4%
Zillow$198,726
Housing Units5,105
Rent Burden21.7%
Crime
F
Violent265/100K
Property6,375/100K
Murder9.1/100K
Assault64/100K
Burglary565/100K
Health
Obesity33.2%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death10,171/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation761 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.1%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 65%
Commute23 min
Broadband86.0%
Internet Speed179 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries68
Did You Know?
Brooklyn was founded in 1818.
The median home in Brooklyn was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Cleveland-Hopkins International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.508 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.
There are 3,107 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 82 fatal vehicle crashes.
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