At a Glance
Median Income
$94,643
$39,188 per capita
Home Value
$301,300
Zillow: $398,447
Median Rent
$1,475/mo
29.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.5%
87.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
12.5% smoking rate
How Brookside Village Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brookside Village's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brookside Village a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brookside Village residents earn a median household income of $94,643 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,188. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 124,542 business establishments, including 10,837 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brookside Village is $301,300 , 7% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $398,447. Median rent is $1,475/month, with 29.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Education
16.5% of adults in Brookside Village hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
87.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brookside Village has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 61.
Data Overview
People
Population1,474
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density723/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born11.5%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$94,643
Per Capita$39,188
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$592,751M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,703
Housing
A+
Home Value$301,300
Rent$1,475
Ownership92.5%
Zillow$398,447
Housing Units545
Rent Burden29.4%
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,157/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain55.6 in/yr
AQI61 (Moderate)
Elevation46 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.5%
High School+87.3%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute30 min
Broadband98.1%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries73
Did You Know?
The median home in Brookside Village was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is William P Hobby (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.497 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
6.1% of the population has a disability.
11.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 10,837 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 527 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.