At a Glance
Median Income
$120,813
$28,704 per capita
Home Value
$348,200
Zillow: $407,455
Bachelor's Degree+
18.7%
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.0%
14.3% smoking rate
How Brooks Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brooks's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brooks a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brooks residents earn a median household income of $120,813 , which is 61% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,704. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 17,426 business establishments, including 964 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brooks is $348,200 , 24% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $407,455. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Education
18.7% of adults in Brooks hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brooks has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 30.
Data Overview
People
Population501
Median Age24.5 yrs
Density982/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$120,813
Per Capita$28,704
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$30,435M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,344
Housing
A+
Home Value$348,200
Rent
Ownership85.2%
Zillow$407,455
Housing Units66
Rent Burden32.0%
Health
Obesity46.0%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death5,882/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain40.1 in/yr
AQI30 (Good)
Elevation182 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.7%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 53%
Commute30 min
Broadband85.2%
Internet Speed159 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Brooks was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Portland International (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 159 Mbps.
There are 964 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.
546 declared natural disasters on record.