Living in Brooklyn, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Brooklyn · Census data 2020–2024
Brooklyn has 8,517 residents with a median age of 45.6. The median household income is $96,207 (about the same as the Connecticut median), the median home value is $315,200, the median rent is $1,125/month.
Brooklyn at a glance
- Population
- 8,517
- Median age
- 45.6State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $96,207State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $315,200State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $1,125/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 81.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.9%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Brooklyn a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Connecticut median; home values 14% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 2.3%.
Cons: An average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Brooklyn
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Brooklyn the median home value is $315,200, 5% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,125 per month, which is 26.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,019 a month in housing costs.
Brooklyn median household income
The median household income in Brooklyn is $96,207 and the income per person is $45,933. 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in Brooklyn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,316
- Owner-occupied
- 81.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.3%
- Vacant
- 8.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.66
Brooklyn demographics
- Population
- 8,517
- Median age
- 45.6
- Under 18
- 20.6%
- 65 and older
- 17.6%
- Households
- 3,042
- Foreign-born
- 5.2%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Brooklyn ›
Education in Brooklyn
23.9% of adults 25 and older in Brooklyn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 9.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Brooklyn
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 10.7%
- Drive alone
- 79%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.7%
Brooklyn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn | 8,517 | $96,207 | $315,200 | $1,125 |
| East Brooklyn | 2,377 | $73,698 | $295,400 | $1,061 |
| Wauregan | 1,049 | $79,545 | $262,700 | $1,254 |
| Danielson | 4,209 | $64,050 | $224,600 | $1,235 |
| Dayville | 452 | $66,707 | $255,800 | — |
| Hampton | 1,647 | $109,167 | $295,800 | $1,285 |
| Pomfret | 4,317 | $108,476 | $409,100 | $1,210 |
| Killingly | 17,867 | $84,350 | $288,600 | $1,044 |
| Moosup | 2,885 | $73,024 | $270,900 | $1,066 |
More for people moving to Brooklyn
Brooklyn ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Brooklyn: FAQ
What is the median household income in Brooklyn, CT?
The median household income in Brooklyn is $96,207, about the same as the Connecticut median of $95,781 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Brooklyn?
The median home value in Brooklyn is $315,200, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in Brooklyn?
The median gross rent in Brooklyn is $1,125 per month, about 26.5% of household income.
Is Brooklyn, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Connecticut median; home values 14% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 2.3%. Minuses: an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in Brooklyn?
The median age in Brooklyn is 45.6 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in Brooklyn?
The average commute to work in Brooklyn is 27 minutes; 10.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Brooklyn?
The unemployment rate in Brooklyn is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Brooklyn?
23.9% of adults in Brooklyn 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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