At a Glance
Median Income
$100,357
$36,044 per capita
Home Value
$255,100
Zillow: $500,784
Median Rent
$1,310/mo
27.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
34.2%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
10.9% 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?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brooklyn residents earn a median household income of $100,357 , which is 34% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,044. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,156 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brooklyn is $255,100 , 10% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $500,784. Median rent is $1,310/month, with 27.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Education
34.2% of adults in Brooklyn hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% above the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brooklyn has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,457
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density1,214/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$100,357
Per Capita$36,044
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$2,497M
Avg Weekly Wage$989
Housing
A+
Home Value$255,100
Rent$1,310
Ownership83.8%
Zillow$500,784
Housing Units480
Rent Burden27.2%
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death5,852/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain37.8 in/yr
Elevation963 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.2%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute24 min
Broadband94.6%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Brooklyn was built in 1991.
15.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dane County Regional/Truax Field (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.