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Brewster Heights

New York · 1,196 residents · 0.527 sq mi
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Brewster Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $144,485. Population has declined 12% since 2023. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $384,300. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 68% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,196
−12%since 2023
from 1,356 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,269 / sq mi
−12%since 2023
from 2,573 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
41.1
+25%since 2023
from 33.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K20202024Brewster Heights
20241K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$144,485
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $141,563 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,205
+5%since 2023
from $50,724 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 76.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
+11%since 2023
from 0.390 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade20%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services14.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration14.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food5.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Information4.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$384,300
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $354,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+17.3 ptssince 2023
from 82.7% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 22.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
2.7
+6%since 2023
from 2.5 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(926)
Black1.7%(23)
Hispanic / Latino29.8%(404)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score55.6%(754)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(978)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino17.5%(209)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0.5%(6)
Diversity Score37.6%(450)
Diversity Score
38
−32%since 2023
from 56 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 45.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 98.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 15.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.4 min
+19%since 2023
from 30.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 83.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 14.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2023
from 67.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 27.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
64.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 61.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 48.7% in 2023
Female
53.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 51.3% in 2023
Foreign born
7.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 13.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 88.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2023
from 82.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2023
from 15.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brewster Heights, New York?

Brewster Heights, New York has about 1,196 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brewster Heights, New York?

The typical household in Brewster Heights, New York earns about $144,485 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brewster Heights, New York expensive?

In Brewster Heights, New York, the median home is worth about $384,300.

How educated are people in Brewster Heights, New York?

About 51.7% of adults age 25 and over in Brewster Heights, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brewster Heights, New York?

About 7.9% of people in Brewster Heights, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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