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Brookside, DE
Full City Profile · Delaware · New Castle County County
Brookside, DE
At a Glance
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)
Is Brookside a Good Place to Live?
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 4.2% (17% 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.
Safety & Crime
Brookside reports 317 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 17% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,270/100K.
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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.