Brooks, OR

Oregon · Metropolitan Area

Brooks is a small town in Oregon with a population of 501. Residents earn $120,813 per year, which is 61% above the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
501 Population 982/sq mi density
$120,813 Median Income $28,704 per capita
$348,200 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$120,813 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$348,200 home value
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $120,813
61% higher than US avg
Home Value $348,200
24% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.7%
45% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 46.0%
43% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Brooks Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population501
Median Age24.5 yrs
Density982/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 80%

Economy

A+
Median Income$120,813
Per Capita$28,704
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$30,435M
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$348,200
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity46.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.2%
Heart Disease6.3%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI32 (Good)
Rain47.2 in/yr
Elevation182 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.7%
High School+97.4%
School Score5.14

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 53%
Commute30 min
Broadband66.0%
EV Stations1
Libraries13

Is Brooks a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Brooks receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Brooks stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Brooks is $120,813, which is significantly higher than the national average — 61% above $75,149. This places Brooks among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Brooks is $348,200, 24% above the national median. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

18.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Brooks experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Brooks has a population of 501 with a density of 982 people per square mile. The median age is 24.5 years, 37% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (80%), with 20% Hispanic.

Population

501
Total Population
982
People / sq mi
24.5yrs
Median Age
37% below US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.9%
Female 53.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Brooks vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Brooks vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Brooks is $120,813, which is 61% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Brooks vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$120,813
61% above US avg
Per Capita Income$28,704
Avg Weekly Wage$1,344
IRS Avg AGI$109,913

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)17,426
County GDP$30,435M

Business (County)

Restaurants964
Healthcare1,513
Retail1,155
Manufacturing574

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,779
122% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.23%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.5 min
Work from Home2.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Brooks is $348,200, 24% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$348,200
24% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,051
1 Bedroom$1,143
2 Bedrooms$1,425
3 Bedrooms$1,963
4 Bedrooms$2,318

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,779
122% above US avg
Effective Rate2.23%
In Brooks, 46.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.2% report depression. 25.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Brooks vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity46.0%
43% above US avg
Diabetes12.9%
Heart Disease6.3%
High Blood Pressure32.4%
Asthma12.1%
COPD7.4%
Stroke3.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.6%
Physical Inactivity25.6%
Depression27.2%
Mental Distress19.6%
Physical Distress15.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate69.9%
Premature Death5,882/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access92.1%
Healthcare Facilities1,513

Crime Rates: Brooks vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)43
FEMA Disasters546

Safety Score

Brooks has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall47.2 inches
24% above US avg
Snowfall1.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation182 ft (55 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density982/sq mi
Coordinates45.0509°N, 122.9574°W
County FIPS41005
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 18.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 9.7-point margin. 66.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 43.6%
D 53.4%

Winner: Democrat by 9.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.7%
45% below US avg
High School+97.4%
School Test Score5.14
C Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density982/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access66.0%
EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries13
Healthcare Facilities1,513
Restaurants964
Retail Stores1,155

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)43
FEMA Disaster Declarations546

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.5 min
Work from Home2.8%

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