Living in Brooklyn, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Brooklyn · Census data 2020–2024
Brooklyn has 646 residents with a median age of 58.5. The median household income is $74,583 (4% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $273,900, the median rent is $1,150/month.
Brooklyn is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Brooklyn at a glance
- Population
- 646
- Median age
- 58.5State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $74,583State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $273,900State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,150/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 89.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.2%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Brooklyn a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the Pennsylvania median; home values 8% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 6.9%; a poverty rate of 14.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Brooklyn
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Brooklyn the median home value is $273,900, 18% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,150 per month, which is 26.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,500 a month in housing costs.
Brooklyn median household income
The median household income in Brooklyn is $74,583 and the income per person is $56,354. 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Brooklyn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 439
- Owner-occupied
- 89.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.2%
- Vacant
- 33.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.20
33.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Brooklyn has many vacation and second homes.
Brooklyn demographics
- Population
- 646
- Median age
- 58.5
- Under 18
- 8%
- 65 and older
- 34.1%
- Households
- 293
- Foreign-born
- 4.8%
- Veterans
- 9.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Brooklyn ›
Education in Brooklyn
27.2% of adults 25 and older in Brooklyn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 8.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Brooklyn
- Unemployment rate
- 6.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 9.5%
- Drive alone
- 82.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.4%
Brooklyn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn | 646 | $74,583 | $273,900 | $1,150 |
| Harford | 1,325 | $90,417 | $240,100 | $1,107 |
| Hop Bottom | 291 | $66,875 | $116,600 | $1,080 |
| South Montrose | 199 | $56,167 | — | — |
| Lathrop | 695 | $82,273 | $234,200 | $823 |
| Bridgewater | 2,618 | $65,625 | $272,200 | $938 |
| Dimock | 1,324 | $87,946 | $200,900 | $930 |
| Montrose | 1,512 | $53,269 | $168,400 | $854 |
| Lenox | 1,842 | $75,833 | $248,700 | $1,583 |
More for people moving to Brooklyn
Brooklyn ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Brooklyn: FAQ
What is the median household income in Brooklyn, PA?
The median household income in Brooklyn is $74,583, 4% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Brooklyn?
The median home value in Brooklyn is $273,900, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Brooklyn?
The median gross rent in Brooklyn is $1,150 per month, about 26.7% of household income.
Is Brooklyn, PA a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the Pennsylvania median; home values 8% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 6.9%; a poverty rate of 14.6%.
What is the median age in Brooklyn?
The median age in Brooklyn is 58.5 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Brooklyn?
The average commute to work in Brooklyn is 29 minutes; 9.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Brooklyn?
The unemployment rate in Brooklyn is 6.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Brooklyn?
27.2% of adults in Brooklyn 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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