Living in Brooklyn, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Brooklyn · Census data 2020–2024
Brooklyn has 1,459 residents with a median age of 36.4. The median household income is $73,438 (about the same as the Iowa median), the median home value is $137,100, the median rent is $832/month.
Brooklyn is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Brooklyn at a glance
- Population
- 1,459
- Median age
- 36.4State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $73,438State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $137,100State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $832/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 71.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.6%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Brooklyn a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 34% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Iowa median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 12%; a poverty rate of 21.6%.
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 $137,100, 59% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $832 per month, which is 19.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,293 a month in housing costs.
Brooklyn median household income
The median household income in Brooklyn is $73,438 and the income per person is $29,713. 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Brooklyn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 624
- Owner-occupied
- 71.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.1%
- Vacant
- 9.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.51
Brooklyn demographics
- Population
- 1,459
- Median age
- 36.4
- Under 18
- 29.2%
- 65 and older
- 17.3%
- Households
- 565
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 7.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Brooklyn ›
Education in Brooklyn
15.6% of adults 25 and older in Brooklyn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 4.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Brooklyn
- Unemployment rate
- 12%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 11.8%
- Drive alone
- 76.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.5%
Brooklyn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn | 1,459 | $73,438 | $137,100 | $832 |
| Malcom | 221 | $76,750 | $109,800 | $638 |
| Holiday Lake | 397 | $82,868 | $284,800 | — |
| Hartwick | 114 | $83,750 | $90,000 | — |
| Victor | 987 | $74,000 | $116,600 | $717 |
| Deep River | 335 | $83,125 | $95,200 | $481 |
| Montezuma | 1,410 | $65,660 | $179,400 | $858 |
| Chelsea | 404 | $40,313 | $43,500 | — |
| Ladora | 240 | $60,625 | $78,200 | $567 |
More for people moving to Brooklyn
Brooklyn ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Brooklyn: FAQ
What is the median household income in Brooklyn, IA?
The median household income in Brooklyn is $73,438, about the same as the Iowa median of $75,059 (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 $137,100, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Brooklyn?
The median gross rent in Brooklyn is $832 per month, about 19.7% of household income.
Is Brooklyn, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 34% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Iowa median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 12%; a poverty rate of 21.6%.
What is the median age in Brooklyn?
The median age in Brooklyn is 36.4 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Brooklyn?
The average commute to work in Brooklyn is 21 minutes; 11.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Brooklyn?
The unemployment rate in Brooklyn is 12% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Brooklyn?
15.6% 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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