Living in Brocton, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Brocton · Census data 2020–2024
Brocton has 1,404 residents with a median age of 35.3. The median household income is $58,500 (32% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $110,100, the median rent is $753/month.
Brocton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Brocton at a glance
- Population
- 1,404
- Median age
- 35.3State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $58,500State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $110,100State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $753/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 64.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.1%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Brocton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 74% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 24.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Brocton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Brocton the median home value is $110,100, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $753 per month, which is 26.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,117 a month in housing costs.
Brocton median household income
The median household income in Brocton is $58,500 and the income per person is $25,099. 24.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Brocton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 581
- Owner-occupied
- 64.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.5%
- Vacant
- 8.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.65
Brocton demographics
- Population
- 1,404
- Median age
- 35.3
- Under 18
- 30.3%
- 65 and older
- 20.4%
- Households
- 530
- Foreign-born
- 0.1%
- Veterans
- 10.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Brocton ›
Education in Brocton
24.1% of adults 25 and older in Brocton have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 7.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Brocton
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 4.4%
- Drive alone
- 73.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.8%
Brocton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brocton | 1,404 | $58,500 | $110,100 | $753 |
| Fredonia | 9,467 | $50,433 | $192,500 | $878 |
| Cassadaga | 608 | $73,750 | $121,900 | $821 |
| Westfield | 3,185 | $46,774 | $102,600 | $650 |
| Dunkirk | 12,549 | $53,299 | $94,700 | $866 |
| Mayville | 1,268 | $68,611 | $161,400 | $631 |
| Sinclairville | 557 | $48,214 | $107,300 | $486 |
| Bemus Point | 191 | $86,250 | $386,400 | $688 |
| Ripley | 920 | $52,614 | $112,000 | $642 |
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What is the median household income in Brocton, NY?
The median household income in Brocton is $58,500, 32% 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 Brocton?
The median home value in Brocton is $110,100, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Brocton?
The median gross rent in Brocton is $753 per month, about 26.9% of household income.
Is Brocton, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 74% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 24.6%.
What is the median age in Brocton?
The median age in Brocton is 35.3 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Brocton?
The average commute to work in Brocton is 17 minutes; 4.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Brocton?
The unemployment rate in Brocton is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Brocton?
24.1% of adults in Brocton 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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