Brooklyn, WI

Wisconsin · Metropolitan · City

4.5 Excellent / 5.0
1,457 Population
$100,357 Median Income
$255,100 Home Value
$1,310 Median Rent
47°F Avg Temperature
35.4 yrs Median Age
34.2% Bachelor's Degree+
4.5
Overall
4.9
Economy
5.0
Affordability
3.7
Education

People

Population1,457
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density1,214/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 81.3%

Economy

4.9/5
Median Income$100,357
Per Capita Income$36,044
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty Rate5.2%
County GDP$2,497M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$255,100
Zillow Value$476,264
Median Rent$1,310
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,097

Health

Obesity34.8%
Diabetes7.6%
Depression25.2%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Jan / Jul19° / 72°
Rain38 in/yr
Snow36 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 38 (Good)

Education

3.7/5
Bachelor's+34.2%
High School+93.8%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.81
Libraries (County)5

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute24 min
Work From Home15.1%
BroadbandN/A

How Brooklyn Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$100,357
Home Value$255,100
Median Rent$1,310
Poverty Rate5.2%
Bachelor's Degree+34.2%
Unemployment2.5%
Avg Temperature46.6°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,457
Population Density1,214 per sq mi
Median Age35.4 years
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

White 81.3% Black 2.8% Hispanic 1.2% Other 14.7%
White81.3%
Black or African American2.8%
Hispanic or Latino1.2%
Asian0.0%
Other Races14.7%

Language

English Only94.7%
Spanish Speakers5.3%
English 94.7% Spanish 5.3%

Social Characteristics

Disability10.1%
Health Insurance96.3%

Income

34% above avg
Median Household Income$100,357
Per Capita Income$36,044
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$989
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$74,781

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate2.5%
Poverty Rate5.2%
Total Establishments (County)1,156
County GDP$2,497M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation102
Healthcare Facilities81
Retail Stores143
Manufacturing76
Total Establishments1,156

Industry Mix

Restaurants 102 Healthcare 81 Retail 143 Manufacturing 76

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$74,781
Avg Property Tax Paid$6,464

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time24.3 min
Work From Home15.1%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

10% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$255,100
Zillow Home Value Index$476,264

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Price Per Sq Ft$175
Homes Sold (month)2
Sale-to-List Ratio100.5%
Price Drops0.0%

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied83.8%

Rental Costs

13% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,310

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$797
1 Bedroom$872
2 Bedroom$1,097
3 Bedroom$1,405
4 Bedroom$1,572

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$6,464
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.53%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.8%
Diabetes7.6%
Heart Disease4.6%
High Blood Pressure25.7%
Asthma10.3%
COPD4.3%
Stroke2.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.4%
Physical Inactivity20.2%
Depression25.2%
Mental Distress (14+ days)15.5%
Physical Distress (14+ days)10.5%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage96.3%
Regular Checkup73.5%
Premature Death Rate5,852 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index9.2 / 10
Exercise Access67.1%
Healthcare Facilities (County)81
Restaurants (County)102

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)3

Temperature

19°F Jan 72°F Jul
January Average19°F (-8°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Average46.6°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation37.8 in
Annual Snowfall35.5 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median38.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation963 ft (294 m)
Land Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density1,214 per sq mi
Latitude42.8496°
Longitude-89.3764°
County FIPS55045

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 49.2%
D 49.5%

Democrat +0.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+34.2%
High School+93.8%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.81

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density1,214 per sq mi
Land Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)5

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)3

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