Living in Brewster Hill, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Brewster Hill · Census data 2020–2024
Brewster Hill has 2,149 residents with a median age of 46.5. The median household income is $107,875 (25% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $464,400.
Brewster Hill at a glance
- Population
- 2,149
- Median age
- 46.5State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $107,875State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $464,400State: $423,800
- Homeowners
- 94.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.3%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Brewster Hill a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 25% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%.
Cons: Home values 10% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 16%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Brewster Hill
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Brewster Hill the median home value is $464,400, 40% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,443 a month in housing costs.
Brewster Hill median household income
The median household income in Brewster Hill is $107,875 and the income per person is $44,972. 16% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Brewster Hill: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 927
- Owner-occupied
- 94.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.9%
- Vacant
- 10.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.58
Brewster Hill demographics
- Population
- 2,149
- Median age
- 46.5
- Under 18
- 19.6%
- 65 and older
- 23.7%
- Households
- 833
- Foreign-born
- 24.3%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Brewster Hill ›
Education in Brewster Hill
29.3% of adults 25 and older in Brewster Hill have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 9.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Brewster Hill
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 1%
- Drive alone
- 68.3%
- Public transit
- 5.1%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.6%
Brewster Hill vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewster Hill | 2,149 | $107,875 | $464,400 | — |
| Brewster Heights | 1,196 | $144,485 | $384,300 | — |
| Brewster | 2,512 | $62,886 | $398,200 | $1,657 |
| Lake Carmel | 7,854 | $109,243 | $363,700 | $1,565 |
| Peach Lake | 1,038 | $147,083 | $513,800 | $2,157 |
| Carmel | 7,306 | $114,954 | $488,300 | $1,150 |
| Taylor Corners | 481 | $140,726 | $500,000 | — |
| Putnam Lake | 3,664 | $103,561 | $337,000 | $1,750 |
| Ball Pond | 2,627 | $130,417 | $396,100 | $1,884 |
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What is the median household income in Brewster Hill, NY?
The median household income in Brewster Hill is $107,875, 25% higher 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 Brewster Hill?
The median home value in Brewster Hill is $464,400, compared with $423,800 in New York.
Is Brewster Hill, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 25% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%. Minuses: home values 10% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 16%.
What is the median age in Brewster Hill?
The median age in Brewster Hill is 46.5 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Brewster Hill?
The average commute to work in Brewster Hill is 30 minutes; 1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Brewster Hill?
The unemployment rate in Brewster Hill is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Brewster Hill?
29.3% of adults in Brewster Hill 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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