At a Glance
Median Income
$250,001
$109,760 per capita
Home Value
$892,500
Zillow: $979,321
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
14.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
40/100K
875/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
72.7%
99.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.0%
6.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
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+
3.8 / 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 $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $109,760. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,002 business establishments, including 1,349 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brookside is $892,500 , 217% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $979,321. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 14.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
Brookside reports 40 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 875/100K.
Education
72.7% of adults in Brookside hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(116% above the national average).
99.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brookside has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population1,287
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density536/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$109,760
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$74,395M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,946
Housing
A+
Home Value$892,500
Rent$3,501
Ownership88.7%
Zillow$979,321
Housing Units512
Rent Burden14.4%
Crime
F
Violent40/100K
Property875/100K
Health
Obesity21.0%
Diabetes5.7%
Smoking6.8%
Heart Disease3.6%
Premature Death4,240/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.5 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation415 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+72.7%
High School+99.4%
Graduate+32.1%
School Score7.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute25 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries37
Did You Know?
The median home in Brookside was built in 1965.
15.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 1,349 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
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