Living in Brooklyn, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Brooklyn · Census data 2020–2024
Brooklyn has 1,408 residents with a median age of 35.8. The median household income is $108,929 (41% higher than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $268,900, the median rent is $1,375/month.
Brooklyn is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Brooklyn at a glance
- Population
- 1,408
- Median age
- 35.8State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $108,929State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $268,900State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $1,375/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 90%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.7%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Brooklyn a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 41% higher than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.8%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 3.3%.
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 $268,900, 19% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,375 per month, which is 30.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,851 a month in housing costs.
Brooklyn median household income
The median household income in Brooklyn is $108,929 and the income per person is $38,676. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Brooklyn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 475
- Owner-occupied
- 90%
- Renter-occupied
- 10%
- Vacant
- 1.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 3.01
Brooklyn demographics
- Population
- 1,408
- Median age
- 35.8
- Under 18
- 31.5%
- 65 and older
- 9.9%
- Households
- 468
- Foreign-born
- 3.5%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Brooklyn ›
Education in Brooklyn
32.7% of adults 25 and older in Brooklyn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 6.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Brooklyn
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 19.8%
- Drive alone
- 71.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.5%
Brooklyn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn | 1,408 | $108,929 | $268,900 | $1,375 |
| Oregon | 11,547 | $102,978 | $417,200 | $1,221 |
| Evansville | 5,782 | $81,149 | $276,400 | $1,093 |
| Belleville | 2,579 | $88,304 | $308,500 | $894 |
| Stoughton | 13,033 | $79,551 | $293,500 | $1,157 |
| Fitchburg | 32,619 | $86,516 | $417,200 | $1,373 |
| Albany | 1,063 | $72,649 | $173,200 | $859 |
| McFarland | 9,160 | $97,500 | $390,100 | $1,458 |
| Verona | 15,232 | $119,606 | $420,400 | $1,605 |
More for people moving to Brooklyn
Brooklyn ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Brooklyn: FAQ
What is the median household income in Brooklyn, WI?
The median household income in Brooklyn is $108,929, 41% higher than the Wisconsin median of $77,485 (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 $268,900, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Brooklyn?
The median gross rent in Brooklyn is $1,375 per month, about 30.8% of household income.
Is Brooklyn, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 41% higher than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.8%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 3.3%.
What is the median age in Brooklyn?
The median age in Brooklyn is 35.8 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Brooklyn?
The average commute to work in Brooklyn is 22 minutes; 19.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Brooklyn?
The unemployment rate in Brooklyn is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Brooklyn?
32.7% 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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