Living in Brooklyn, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Brooklyn · Census data 2020–2024
Brooklyn has 729 residents with a median age of 29.5. The median household income is $30,673 (63% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $37,500, the median rent is $904/month.
Brooklyn is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Brooklyn at a glance
- Population
- 729
- Median age
- 29.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $30,673State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $37,500State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $904/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 44.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.4%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Brooklyn a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 86% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 63% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 13.5%; a poverty rate of 44.3%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Brooklyn
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Brooklyn the median home value is $37,500, 89% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $904 per month, which is 29.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $930 a month in housing costs.
Brooklyn median household income
The median household income in Brooklyn is $30,673 and the income per person is $24,036. 44.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Brooklyn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 323
- Owner-occupied
- 44.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 55.4%
- Vacant
- 13.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.62
Brooklyn demographics
- Population
- 729
- Median age
- 29.5
- Under 18
- 39.6%
- 65 and older
- 14.8%
- Households
- 278
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 2.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Brooklyn ›
Education in Brooklyn
27.4% of adults 25 and older in Brooklyn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 11% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Brooklyn
- Unemployment rate
- 13.5%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 21%
- Drive alone
- 60.5%
- Public transit
- 2.1%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 76.3%
Brooklyn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn | 729 | $30,673 | $37,500 | $904 |
| Venice | 1,636 | $32,066 | $54,000 | $1,015 |
| East St. Louis | 17,999 | $35,700 | $52,600 | $847 |
| Fairmont City | 2,492 | $48,147 | $71,200 | $1,084 |
| Madison | 2,900 | $49,326 | $58,900 | $1,014 |
| St. Louis | 288,512 | $56,160 | $197,500 | $997 |
| Washington Park | 1,701 | $38,750 | $37,500 | $864 |
| Sauget | 307 | $62,171 | $51,400 | $733 |
| Granite City | 26,549 | $59,205 | $104,300 | $834 |
More for people moving to Brooklyn
Brooklyn ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Brooklyn: FAQ
What is the median household income in Brooklyn, IL?
The median household income in Brooklyn is $30,673, 63% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (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 $37,500, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Brooklyn?
The median gross rent in Brooklyn is $904 per month, about 29.1% of household income.
Is Brooklyn, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 86% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 63% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 13.5%; a poverty rate of 44.3%.
What is the median age in Brooklyn?
The median age in Brooklyn is 29.5 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Brooklyn?
The average commute to work in Brooklyn is 25 minutes; 21% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Brooklyn?
The unemployment rate in Brooklyn is 13.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Brooklyn?
27.4% 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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