Living in Brainards, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Brainards · Census data 2020–2024
Brainards has 98 residents with a median age of 61.1. The median home value is $159,400.
Brainards is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Brainards at a glance
- Population
- 98
- Median age
- 61.1State: 40.1
- Median home value
- $159,400State: $454,400
- Homeowners
- 87.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.5%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Brainards a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 65% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 38 minutes; unemployment of 18.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Brainards
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Brainards the median home value is $159,400, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $880 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Brainards: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 48
- Owner-occupied
- 87.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.5%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.04
Brainards demographics
- Population
- 98
- Median age
- 61.1
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 19.4%
- Households
- 48
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Brainards ›
Education in Brainards
24.5% of adults 25 and older in Brainards have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Brainards
- Unemployment rate
- 18.9%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 6.8%
- Drive alone
- 76.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 62.5%
Brainards vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brainards | 98 | — | $159,400 | — |
| Martins Creek | 662 | $78,000 | $241,300 | $1,264 |
| Lower Mount Bethel | 2,913 | $84,083 | $287,700 | $1,033 |
| Hutchinson | 114 | $131,750 | $390,600 | — |
| Harmony | 2,517 | $92,176 | $353,900 | $1,719 |
| Forks | 16,382 | $110,190 | $358,900 | $1,440 |
| Chestnut Hill | 7,086 | $124,089 | $375,000 | $1,876 |
| Lopatcong | 9,321 | $91,114 | $358,400 | $1,582 |
| Delaware Park | 374 | $121,552 | $279,500 | — |
More for people moving to Brainards
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What is the average home price in Brainards?
The median home value in Brainards is $159,400, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
Is Brainards, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 65% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 38 minutes; unemployment of 18.9%.
What is the median age in Brainards?
The median age in Brainards is 61.1 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Brainards?
The average commute to work in Brainards is 38 minutes; 6.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Brainards?
The unemployment rate in Brainards is 18.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Brainards?
24.5% of adults in Brainards 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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