Living in Brookdale, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Brookdale · Census data 2020–2024
Brookdale has 1,378 residents with a median age of 38.6. The median household income is $87,358 (12% lower than the California median), the median home value is $881,700, the median rent is $1,814/month.
Brookdale is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Brookdale at a glance
- Population
- 1,378
- Median age
- 38.6State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $87,358State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $881,700State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,814/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 45.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.8%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Brookdale a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the California median; home values 20% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 7%; a poverty rate of 14%.
The weather is best in April to June and October.
Cost of living in Brookdale
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Brookdale the median home value is $881,700, 165% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,814 per month, which is 31.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,843 a month in housing costs.
Brookdale median household income
The median household income in Brookdale is $87,358 and the income per person is $44,168. 14% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Brookdale: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 803
- Owner-occupied
- 45.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 54.8%
- Vacant
- 17.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.08
Brookdale demographics
- Population
- 1,378
- Median age
- 38.6
- Under 18
- 11.9%
- 65 and older
- 17.9%
- Households
- 662
- Foreign-born
- 13%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Brookdale ›
Education in Brookdale
47.8% of adults 25 and older in Brookdale have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 15.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Brookdale
- Unemployment rate
- 7%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 24.3%
- Drive alone
- 54.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 15.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.5%
Brookdale vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookdale | 1,378 | $87,358 | $881,700 | $1,814 |
| Boulder Creek | 4,632 | $84,156 | $849,900 | $1,907 |
| Ben Lomond | 6,858 | $130,041 | $960,700 | $2,514 |
| Lompico | 788 | $91,600 | $631,600 | — |
| Zayante | 399 | $182,857 | $863,600 | $2,260 |
| Bonny Doon | 3,149 | $144,813 | $1,201,900 | $1,838 |
| Felton | 4,093 | $123,056 | $900,500 | $2,068 |
| Mount Hermon | 939 | $157,604 | $1,003,100 | $1,394 |
| Scotts Valley | 12,044 | $143,750 | $1,105,700 | $2,491 |
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What is the median household income in Brookdale, CA?
The median household income in Brookdale is $87,358, 12% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Brookdale?
The median home value in Brookdale is $881,700, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Brookdale?
The median gross rent in Brookdale is $1,814 per month, about 31.2% of household income.
Is Brookdale, CA a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the California median; home values 20% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 7%; a poverty rate of 14%.
What is the median age in Brookdale?
The median age in Brookdale is 38.6 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Brookdale?
The average commute to work in Brookdale is 35 minutes; 24.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Brookdale?
The unemployment rate in Brookdale is 7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Brookdale?
47.8% of adults in Brookdale have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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