Living in Brookfield, New Hampshire

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Brookfield · Census data 2020–2024

Brookfield has 567 residents with a median age of 58.1. The median household income is $81,406 (18% lower than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $428,000.

Brookfield is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Brookfield at a glance

Population
567
Median age
58.1State: 43.3
Median household income
$81,406State: $99,031
Median home value
$428,000State: $402,500
Homeowners
98.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.8%
Average commute
27 min

Is Brookfield a good place to live?

Pros: A poverty rate of 3.9%.

Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the New Hampshire median; home values 6% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Brookfield

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Brookfield the median home value is $428,000, 29% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,952 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Brookfield$428,000
New Hampshire$402,500
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

New Hampshire$1,491
United States$1,413

Brookfield median household income

The median household income in Brookfield is $81,406 and the income per person is $65,573. 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).

Median household income

Brookfield$81,406
New Hampshire$99,031
United States$80,734

Housing in Brookfield: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
308
Owner-occupied
98.4%
Renter-occupied
1.6%
Vacant
19.2%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1975
Average household size
2.28

Brookfield demographics

Population
567
Median age
58.1
Under 18
8.6%
65 and older
38.4%
Households
249
Foreign-born
1.1%
Veterans
12.5%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White97%
Hispanic or Latino0.2%
Black0.4%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Brookfield ›

Education in Brookfield

36.8% of adults 25 and older in Brookfield have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 17.6% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Brookfield36.8%
New Hampshire40.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Brookfield

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3.3%
Average commute
27 minState: 27 min
Work from home
13.7%
Drive alone
78.4%
Public transit
0.6%
Walk to work
2.7%
Homes with broadband
89.6%

Brookfield vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Brookfield567$81,406$428,000—
Sanbornville1,317$126,359$251,100—
Wakefield5,405$100,976$322,800$1,375
Wolfeboro6,571$94,375$546,500$1,103
Middleton1,595$101,696$312,300$1,500
Union131$75,117$162,900—
New Durham2,748$100,194$339,400$1,417
Acton2,721$78,750$334,300—
Milton4,538$94,493$318,400$1,587

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Living in Brookfield: FAQ

What is the median household income in Brookfield, NH?

The median household income in Brookfield is $81,406, 18% lower than the New Hampshire median of $99,031 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Brookfield?

The median home value in Brookfield is $428,000, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.

Is Brookfield, NH a good place to live?

Pluses: a poverty rate of 3.9%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the New Hampshire median; home values 6% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.

What is the median age in Brookfield?

The median age in Brookfield is 58.1 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).

How long is the commute in Brookfield?

The average commute to work in Brookfield is 27 minutes; 13.7% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Brookfield?

The unemployment rate in Brookfield is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Brookfield?

36.8% of adults in Brookfield 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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