Living in Brasher Falls, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Brasher Falls · Census data 2020–2024
Brasher Falls has 776 residents with a median age of 49.3. The median household income is $52,868 (39% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $98,000, the median rent is $416/month.
Brasher Falls is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Brasher Falls at a glance
- Population
- 776
- Median age
- 49.3State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $52,868State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $98,000State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $416/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 60.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.9%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Brasher Falls a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 77% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.2%.
Cons: Median household income 39% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Brasher Falls
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Brasher Falls the median home value is $98,000, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $416 per month, which is 33% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,300 a month in housing costs.
Brasher Falls median household income
The median household income in Brasher Falls is $52,868 and the income per person is $29,377. 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Brasher Falls: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 344
- Owner-occupied
- 60.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.8%
- Vacant
- 1.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.19
Brasher Falls demographics
- Population
- 776
- Median age
- 49.3
- Under 18
- 14.9%
- 65 and older
- 18.9%
- Households
- 339
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 9.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Brasher Falls ›
Education in Brasher Falls
9.9% of adults 25 and older in Brasher Falls have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 2.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Brasher Falls
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 1.4%
- Drive alone
- 78.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.5%
Brasher Falls vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasher Falls | 776 | $52,868 | $98,000 | $416 |
| Winthrop | 530 | $138,231 | $119,900 | — |
| Massena | 10,238 | $51,458 | $94,400 | $722 |
| Norfolk | 1,204 | $59,491 | $88,700 | $784 |
| Norwood | 1,374 | $54,375 | $100,800 | $683 |
| Akwesasne | 4,089 | $51,868 | $177,800 | $979 |
| Parishville | 634 | $76,719 | $96,800 | $885 |
| Brushton | 504 | $54,635 | $111,200 | $673 |
| Potsdam | 8,427 | $34,546 | $146,400 | $898 |
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What is the median household income in Brasher Falls, NY?
The median household income in Brasher Falls is $52,868, 39% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Brasher Falls?
The median home value in Brasher Falls is $98,000, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Brasher Falls?
The median gross rent in Brasher Falls is $416 per month, about 33% of household income.
Is Brasher Falls, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 77% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.2%. Minuses: median household income 39% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Brasher Falls?
The median age in Brasher Falls is 49.3 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Brasher Falls?
The average commute to work in Brasher Falls is 19 minutes; 1.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Brasher Falls?
The unemployment rate in Brasher Falls is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Brasher Falls?
9.9% of adults in Brasher Falls 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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