Living in Brooklyn, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Brooklyn · Census data 2020–2024
Brooklyn has 2,570 residents with a median age of 33.6. The median household income is $58,176 (19% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $119,000, the median rent is $1,011/month.
Brooklyn at a glance
- Population
- 2,570
- Median age
- 33.6State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $58,176State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $119,000State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $1,011/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 78.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.9%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Brooklyn a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 45% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.4%.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Indiana median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 18.1%.
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 $119,000, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,011 per month, which is 29.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,160 a month in housing costs.
Brooklyn median household income
The median household income in Brooklyn is $58,176 and the income per person is $24,778. 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Brooklyn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 948
- Owner-occupied
- 78.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.9%
- Vacant
- 1.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.76
Brooklyn demographics
- Population
- 2,570
- Median age
- 33.6
- Under 18
- 30.1%
- 65 and older
- 12.3%
- Households
- 932
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Brooklyn ›
Education in Brooklyn
11.9% of adults 25 and older in Brooklyn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 2.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Brooklyn
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 8.6%
- Drive alone
- 80.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.7%
Brooklyn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn | 2,570 | $58,176 | $119,000 | $1,011 |
| Mooresville | 9,751 | $68,983 | $206,400 | $1,089 |
| Foxcliff Estates | 1,674 | $142,070 | $488,800 | — |
| Waverly | 967 | $49,063 | $238,800 | $1,051 |
| Monrovia | 2,055 | $92,344 | $233,200 | $1,385 |
| Bargersville | 10,752 | $114,231 | $438,900 | $1,379 |
| Martinsville | 11,933 | $60,177 | $163,400 | $983 |
| Painted Hills | 948 | $93,838 | $305,200 | — |
| Plainfield | 36,369 | $87,272 | $280,600 | $1,499 |
More for people moving to Brooklyn
Brooklyn ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Brooklyn: FAQ
What is the median household income in Brooklyn, IN?
The median household income in Brooklyn is $58,176, 19% lower than the Indiana median of $71,957 (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 $119,000, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Brooklyn?
The median gross rent in Brooklyn is $1,011 per month, about 29.4% of household income.
Is Brooklyn, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 45% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.4%. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Indiana median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 18.1%.
What is the median age in Brooklyn?
The median age in Brooklyn is 33.6 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Brooklyn?
The average commute to work in Brooklyn is 30 minutes; 8.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Brooklyn?
The unemployment rate in Brooklyn is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Brooklyn?
11.9% 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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