Living in Brookdale, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Brookdale · Census data 2020–2024
Brookdale has 9,960 residents with a median age of 38.1. The median household income is $161,779 (56% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $573,500, the median rent is $1,791/month.
Brookdale at a glance
- Population
- 9,960
- Median age
- 38.1State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $161,779State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $573,500State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,791/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 87.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 62.5%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Brookdale a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 56% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 3.8%.
Cons: Home values 26% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Brookdale
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Brookdale the median home value is $573,500, 72% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,791 per month, which is 36.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,546 a month in housing costs.
Brookdale median household income
The median household income in Brookdale is $161,779 and the income per person is $61,076. 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Brookdale: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,579
- Owner-occupied
- 87.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.8%
- Vacant
- 2.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 2.84
Brookdale demographics
- Population
- 9,960
- Median age
- 38.1
- Under 18
- 24.2%
- 65 and older
- 15.8%
- Households
- 3,503
- Foreign-born
- 17.8%
- Veterans
- 3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Brookdale ›
Education in Brookdale
62.5% of adults 25 and older in Brookdale have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 23.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Brookdale
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 23.8%
- Drive alone
- 49.5%
- Public transit
- 14.9%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.4%
Brookdale vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookdale | 9,960 | $161,779 | $573,500 | $1,791 |
| Upper Montclair | 12,457 | $250,001 | $989,000 | $2,237 |
| Nutley | 30,012 | $119,734 | $516,300 | $1,767 |
| Montclair | 40,341 | $151,075 | $906,400 | $2,063 |
| Bloomfield | 53,793 | $103,604 | $470,800 | $1,824 |
| Clifton | 89,379 | $98,237 | $461,900 | $1,711 |
| Glen Ridge | 7,943 | $250,001 | $836,600 | $2,728 |
| Belleville | 38,065 | $90,140 | $421,000 | $1,639 |
| Great Notch | 4,008 | $162,101 | $580,400 | $2,070 |
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What is the median household income in Brookdale, NJ?
The median household income in Brookdale is $161,779, 56% higher than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Brookdale?
The median home value in Brookdale is $573,500, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Brookdale?
The median gross rent in Brookdale is $1,791 per month, about 36.3% of household income.
Is Brookdale, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 56% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 3.8%. Minuses: home values 26% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
What is the median age in Brookdale?
The median age in Brookdale is 38.1 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Brookdale?
The average commute to work in Brookdale is 35 minutes; 23.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Brookdale?
The unemployment rate in Brookdale is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Brookdale?
62.5% of adults in Brookdale 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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