Living in Brewster, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Brewster · Census data 2020–2024
Brewster has 2,512 residents with a median age of 34.2. The median household income is $62,886 (27% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $398,200, the median rent is $1,657/month.
Brewster at a glance
- Population
- 2,512
- Median age
- 34.2State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $62,886State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $398,200State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,657/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 21.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.1%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Brewster a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 6% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 14.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Brewster
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Brewster the median home value is $398,200, 20% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,657 per month, which is 33.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,487 a month in housing costs.
Brewster median household income
The median household income in Brewster is $62,886 and the income per person is $34,983. 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Brewster: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,158
- Owner-occupied
- 21.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 78.7%
- Vacant
- 3.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.21
Brewster demographics
- Population
- 2,512
- Median age
- 34.2
- Under 18
- 15.6%
- 65 and older
- 13.1%
- Households
- 1,115
- Foreign-born
- 40.4%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Brewster ›
Education in Brewster
19.1% of adults 25 and older in Brewster 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
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 5.3%
- Drive alone
- 72.5%
- Public transit
- 4.2%
- Walk to work
- 12.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 86%
Brewster vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewster | 2,512 | $62,886 | $398,200 | $1,657 |
| Brewster Heights | 1,196 | $144,485 | $384,300 | — |
| Brewster Hill | 2,149 | $107,875 | $464,400 | — |
| Peach Lake | 1,038 | $147,083 | $513,800 | $2,157 |
| Carmel | 7,306 | $114,954 | $488,300 | $1,150 |
| Lake Carmel | 7,854 | $109,243 | $363,700 | $1,565 |
| Ridgebury | 2,060 | $216,944 | $906,900 | — |
| Taylor Corners | 481 | $140,726 | $500,000 | — |
| Heritage Hills | 4,094 | $105,546 | $524,800 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Brewster, NY?
The median household income in Brewster is $62,886, 27% 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 Brewster?
The median home value in Brewster is $398,200, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Brewster?
The median gross rent in Brewster is $1,657 per month, about 33.6% of household income.
Is Brewster, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 6% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 14.4%.
What is the median age in Brewster?
The median age in Brewster is 34.2 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Brewster?
The average commute to work in Brewster is 23 minutes; 5.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Brewster?
The unemployment rate in Brewster is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Brewster?
19.1% of adults in Brewster 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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