At a Glance
Median Income
$52,120
$22,623 per capita
Home Value
$105,400
Zillow: $142,341
Median Rent
$646/mo
18.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.7%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
11.6%
18.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
18.3% smoking rate
How Brushton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brushton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brushton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brushton residents earn a median household income of $52,120 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,623. The unemployment rate stands at 11.6% (222% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,108 business establishments, including 113 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brushton is $105,400 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $142,341. Median rent is $646/month, with 18.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
17.7% of adults in Brushton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brushton has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population545
Median Age27.0 yrs
Density1,946/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
C
Median Income$52,120
Per Capita$22,623
Unemployment11.6%
Poverty18.5%
County GDP$2,709M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,316
Housing
A+
Home Value$105,400
Rent$646
Ownership54.0%
Zillow$142,341
Housing Units274
Rent Burden18.7%
Health
Obesity41.0%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death7,951/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain39.4 in/yr
Elevation422 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.7%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+10.7%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 45%
Commute25 min
Broadband79.5%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Brushton was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Massena International-Richards Field (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
4.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 113 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.