Living in Upper Brookville, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Upper Brookville · Census data 2020–2024
Upper Brookville has 2,004 residents with a median age of 52.8. The median household income is $250,001 (191% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $2,000,001, the median rent is $1,750/month.
Upper Brookville at a glance
- Population
- 2,004
- Median age
- 52.8State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $250,001State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $2,000,001State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,750/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 88.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 72.3%
- Average commute
- 39 min
Is Upper Brookville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 191% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 0.9%.
Cons: Home values 372% higher than the state median; an average commute of 39 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Upper Brookville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Upper Brookville the median home value is $2,000,001, 501% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,750 per month, which is 9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Upper Brookville median household income
The median household income in Upper Brookville is $250,001 and the income per person is $134,357. 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Upper Brookville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 678
- Owner-occupied
- 88.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.5%
- Vacant
- 3.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 3.03
Upper Brookville demographics
- Population
- 2,004
- Median age
- 52.8
- Under 18
- 20.3%
- 65 and older
- 20.4%
- Households
- 652
- Foreign-born
- 22.2%
- Veterans
- 1.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Upper Brookville ›
Education in Upper Brookville
72.3% of adults 25 and older in Upper Brookville have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 36.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Upper Brookville
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 39 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 19.5%
- Drive alone
- 47%
- Public transit
- 19.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 92%
Upper Brookville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Brookville | 2,004 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $1,750 |
| East Norwich | 2,697 | $204,071 | $828,100 | — |
| Muttontown | 3,505 | $250,001 | $1,914,800 | — |
| Oyster Bay | 7,308 | $111,264 | $695,500 | $2,225 |
| Old Brookville | 2,107 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $2,346 |
| Mill Neck | 1,136 | $196,359 | $1,368,800 | $3,501 |
| Locust Valley | 4,153 | $152,472 | $846,500 | $2,324 |
| Brookville | 2,941 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Glen Head | 4,653 | $138,465 | $872,000 | $2,440 |
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What is the median household income in Upper Brookville, NY?
The median household income in Upper Brookville is $250,001, 191% 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 Upper Brookville?
The median home value in Upper Brookville is $2,000,001, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Upper Brookville?
The median gross rent in Upper Brookville is $1,750 per month, about 9% of household income.
Is Upper Brookville, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 191% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 0.9%. Minuses: home values 372% higher than the state median; an average commute of 39 minutes.
What is the median age in Upper Brookville?
The median age in Upper Brookville is 52.8 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Upper Brookville?
The average commute to work in Upper Brookville is 39 minutes; 19.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Upper Brookville?
The unemployment rate in Upper Brookville is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Upper Brookville?
72.3% of adults in Upper Brookville 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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