Median Income
$57,188
24% lower than US avg
Home Value
$207,400
26% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
7.9%
77% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$835
28% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
35.9%
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment
1.6%
56% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
4.3%
65% lower than US avg
How Toms Brook Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population371
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density2,854/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Economy
A
Median Income$57,188
Per Capita$28,839
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$2,270M
Commute26 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$207,400
Rent$835
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$338,853
Rent Burden32.5%
Health
Obesity35.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain39.6 in/yr
Elevation710 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.9%
High School+88.3%
School Score5.58
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute26 min
Libraries6
Is Toms Brook a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Toms Brook receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Toms Brook offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Toms Brook is $57,188, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Toms Brook is $207,400, 26% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $835 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
7.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Climate & Weather
Toms Brook experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches, including 23.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Toms Brook has a population of 371 with a density of 2,854 people per square mile. The median age is 35.5 years, 9% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.9%), with 2.4% Black.
Population
35.5yrs
Median Age
9% below US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Toms Brook vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 99.7% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.3% |
| 98% below US avg |
Social Characteristics
Toms Brook vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Toms Brook is $57,188, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
Income: Toms Brook vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $57,188 |
| 24% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $28,839 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $961 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,092 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.6% |
| 56% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 4.3% |
| 65% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 1,152 |
| County GDP | $2,270M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 101 |
| Healthcare | 75 |
| Retail | 134 |
| Manufacturing | 40 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,985 |
| 15% below US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.44% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 26.2 min |
| Work from Home | 4.7% |
The median home value in Toms Brook is $207,400, 26% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $835 (28% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $338,853.
Home Values
| Census Median | $207,400 |
| 26% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $338,853 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $835 |
| 28% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 32.5% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,985 |
| 15% below US avg |
| Effective Rate | 1.44% |
In Toms Brook, 35.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.0% report depression. 26.7% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Toms Brook vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 35.9% |
| 12% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.4% |
| Asthma | 12.0% |
| COPD | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.7% |
| Depression | 27.0% |
| Mental Distress | 20.5% |
| Physical Distress | 14.5% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 95.3% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 76.3% |
| Premature Death | 8,072/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 59.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 75 |
Crime Rates: Toms Brook vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
Safety Score
Toms Brook has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.2°F |
| 1% below US avg |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 39.6 inches |
| 4% above US avg |
| Snowfall | 23.7 inches/yr |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 710 ft (216 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,854/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9465°N, 78.4400°W |
| County FIPS | 51171 |