Living in Brushton, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Brushton · Census data 2020–2024
Brushton has 504 residents with a median age of 26.3. The median household income is $54,635 (36% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $111,200, the median rent is $673/month.
Brushton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Brushton at a glance
- Population
- 504
- Median age
- 26.3State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $54,635State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $111,200State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $673/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 56.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.8%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Brushton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 74% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 10.8%; a poverty rate of 22.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Brushton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Brushton the median home value is $111,200, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $673 per month, which is 18.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,039 a month in housing costs.
Brushton median household income
The median household income in Brushton is $54,635 and the income per person is $24,293. 22.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Brushton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 241
- Owner-occupied
- 56.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.1%
- Vacant
- 12.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.39
Brushton demographics
- Population
- 504
- Median age
- 26.3
- Under 18
- 28.6%
- 65 and older
- 10.5%
- Households
- 211
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Brushton ›
Education in Brushton
16.8% of adults 25 and older in Brushton have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 13.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Brushton
- Unemployment rate
- 10.8%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 6%
- Drive alone
- 71.4%
- Public transit
- 2.3%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.1%
Brushton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brushton | 504 | $54,635 | $111,200 | $673 |
| Fort Covington | 1,041 | $68,750 | $112,500 | $547 |
| St. Regis Falls | 316 | $55,625 | $102,600 | $682 |
| Malone | 5,429 | $60,548 | $107,600 | $839 |
| Akwesasne | 4,089 | $51,868 | $177,800 | $979 |
| Brasher Falls | 776 | $52,868 | $98,000 | $416 |
| Winthrop | 530 | $138,231 | $119,900 | — |
| Burke | 165 | $66,250 | $126,400 | $625 |
| Parishville | 634 | $76,719 | $96,800 | $885 |
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What is the median household income in Brushton, NY?
The median household income in Brushton is $54,635, 36% 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 Brushton?
The median home value in Brushton is $111,200, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Brushton?
The median gross rent in Brushton is $673 per month, about 18.8% of household income.
Is Brushton, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 74% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 10.8%; a poverty rate of 22.6%.
What is the median age in Brushton?
The median age in Brushton is 26.3 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Brushton?
The average commute to work in Brushton is 26 minutes; 6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Brushton?
The unemployment rate in Brushton is 10.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Brushton?
16.8% of adults in Brushton 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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