At a Glance
Median Income
$72,031
$36,684 per capita
Home Value
$264,800
Zillow: $357,902
Median Rent
$1,381/mo
31.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.3%
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
13.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
14.5% smoking rate
How Brookside Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brookside's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brookside a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brookside residents earn a median household income of $72,031 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,684. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,696 business establishments, including 1,312 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brookside is $264,800 , 6% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $357,902. Median rent is $1,381/month, with 31.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 99.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Education
26.3% of adults in Brookside hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% below the national average).
90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brookside has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population15,262
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density3,934/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born17.8%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$72,031
Per Capita$36,684
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty13.9%
County GDP$75,964M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,545
Housing
A+
Home Value$264,800
Rent$1,381
Ownership62.3%
Zillow$357,902
Housing Units5,816
Rent Burden31.8%
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,586/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation78 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.3%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 33% / D 65%
Commute26 min
Broadband94.8%
Internet Speed221 Mbps
EV Stations41
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Brookside was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
17.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 221 Mbps.
There are 1,312 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 72 fatal vehicle crashes.