Living in Brinckerhoff, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Brinckerhoff · Census data 2020–2024
Brinckerhoff has 2,813 residents with a median age of 50.3. The median household income is $101,927 (19% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $370,000, the median rent is $1,943/month.
Brinckerhoff at a glance
- Population
- 2,813
- Median age
- 50.3State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $101,927State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $370,000State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,943/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 86.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.8%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Brinckerhoff a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 19% higher than the New York median; home values 13% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 4.4%.
Cons: An average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 9.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Brinckerhoff
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Brinckerhoff the median home value is $370,000, 11% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,943 per month, which is 27.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,308 a month in housing costs.
Brinckerhoff median household income
The median household income in Brinckerhoff is $101,927 and the income per person is $47,553. 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Brinckerhoff: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,169
- Owner-occupied
- 86.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.1%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.41
Brinckerhoff demographics
- Population
- 2,813
- Median age
- 50.3
- Under 18
- 15.3%
- 65 and older
- 25.3%
- Households
- 1,169
- Foreign-born
- 9.3%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Brinckerhoff ›
Education in Brinckerhoff
35.8% of adults 25 and older in Brinckerhoff have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 14.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Brinckerhoff
- Unemployment rate
- 9.7%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 11.3%
- Drive alone
- 75.9%
- Public transit
- 6.6%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.7%
Brinckerhoff vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brinckerhoff | 2,813 | $101,927 | $370,000 | $1,943 |
| Merritt Park | 1,685 | $173,016 | $492,100 | — |
| Fishkill | 2,184 | $97,045 | $311,000 | $2,300 |
| Myers Corner | 10,877 | $105,718 | $419,700 | $1,610 |
| Hopewell Junction | 1,656 | $111,296 | $684,600 | $1,565 |
| Wappingers Falls | 5,761 | $65,040 | $337,200 | $1,538 |
| New Hackensack | 957 | $145,179 | $365,100 | $1,750 |
| New Hamburg | 740 | $120,625 | $382,800 | — |
| Hillside Lake | 784 | $95,231 | $376,600 | — |
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What is the median household income in Brinckerhoff, NY?
The median household income in Brinckerhoff is $101,927, 19% 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 Brinckerhoff?
The median home value in Brinckerhoff is $370,000, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Brinckerhoff?
The median gross rent in Brinckerhoff is $1,943 per month, about 27.3% of household income.
Is Brinckerhoff, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 19% higher than the New York median; home values 13% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 4.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 9.7%.
What is the median age in Brinckerhoff?
The median age in Brinckerhoff is 50.3 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Brinckerhoff?
The average commute to work in Brinckerhoff is 35 minutes; 11.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Brinckerhoff?
The unemployment rate in Brinckerhoff is 9.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Brinckerhoff?
35.8% of adults in Brinckerhoff 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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