Millbrook, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Millbrook is a small town in New York with a population of 1,316. Residents earn $73,106 per year, which is 3% below the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
1,316 Population 708/sq mi density
$73,106 Median Income $60,853 per capita
$380,500 Home Value $644,951 Zillow
$1,168 Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$73,106 median income, 0.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$380,500 home value, $1,168/mo rent
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $73,106
3% lower than US avg
Home Value $380,500
35% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 37.9%
12% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,168
0% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 28.0%
13% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.5%
86% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.7%
70% lower than US avg

How Millbrook Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,316
Median Age58.7 yrs
Density708/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 87%

Economy

A+
Median Income$73,106
Per Capita$60,853
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$20,302M
Commute31 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$380,500
Rent$1,168
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$644,951

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity28.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.5%
Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain45.8 in/yr
Elevation592 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+37.9%
High School+96.7%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 53%
Commute31 min
EV Stations5
Libraries25

Is Millbrook a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Millbrook receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Millbrook stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Millbrook is $73,106, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. Only 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Millbrook is $380,500, 35% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,168 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 5.2x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 37.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Millbrook experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Millbrook has a population of 1,316 with a density of 708 people per square mile. The median age is 58.7 years, 51% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (87.3%), with 1.9% Black.

Population

1,316
Total Population
708
People / sq mi
58.7yrs
Median Age
51% above US avg
1.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.4%
Female 53.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Millbrook vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only86.6%
10% above US avg
Spanish13.4%
0% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Millbrook vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Millbrook is $73,106, which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Millbrook vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$73,106
3% below US avg
Per Capita Income$60,853
Avg Weekly Wage$1,364
IRS Avg AGI$98,164

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.5%
86% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.7%
70% below US avg
Establishments (County)9,032
County GDP$20,302M

Business (County)

Restaurants828
Healthcare840
Retail1,059
Manufacturing198

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$10,438
198% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.74%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.0 min
Work from Home16.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Millbrook is $380,500, 35% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,168 (0% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $644,951.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$380,500
35% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$644,951

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$271
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio94.0%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,168
0% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied44.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$10,438
198% above US avg
Effective Rate2.74%
In Millbrook, 28.0% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 21.5% report depression. 19.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Millbrook vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity28.0%
13% below US avg
Diabetes7.6%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure28.1%
Asthma10.7%
COPD5.0%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.6%
Physical Inactivity19.2%
Depression21.5%
Mental Distress16.3%
Physical Distress11.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.8%
Checkup Rate77.8%
Premature Death6,546/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access76.4%
Healthcare Facilities840

Crime Rates: Millbrook vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)24

Safety Score

Millbrook has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.6°F
10% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.8 inches
20% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation592 ft (180 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density708/sq mi
Coordinates41.7849°N, 73.6921°W
County FIPS36027
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 37.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 5.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 47.3%
D 52.7%

Winner: Democrat by 5.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+37.9%
12% above US avg
High School+96.7%
School Test Score5.39
A Education Grade (4.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density708/sq mi
Total Area1.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations5
Alt Fuel Stations5
Public Libraries25
Healthcare Facilities840
Restaurants828
Retail Stores1,059

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)24

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.0 min
Work from Home16.9%

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