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Brewster Hill

New York · 2,149 residents · 0.87 sq mi
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Brewster Hill is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,875. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $464,400. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 25% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% 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
2,149
−3%since 2000
from 2,226 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,470 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 2,559 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.5
+19%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Brewster Hill
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$107,875
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,417 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,972
+78%since 2000
from $25,327 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
+17%since 2010
from 0.347 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$464,400
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $207,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
5.9% rent
Vacancy rate
10.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
44.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+65.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+40%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
34
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(2,079)
Black0.9%(19)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(84)
Asian1.3%(30)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.4%(320)
2024
White, non-Hispanic55.2%(1,186)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino21.6%(464)
Asian18.5%(398)
Other4.7%(101)
Diversity Score76.5%(1,645)
Diversity Score
77
+433%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.3%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.3%
−10.7 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+14%since 2000
from 26.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.3%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.7%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 1.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.3%
−21.0 ptssince 2011
from 78.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Female
55.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Foreign born
24.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−48.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2012
from 5.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
−85.1 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.6%
+9.5 ptssince 2017
from 86.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
56.9%
−27.7 ptssince 2016
from 84.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
19.8%
+16.4 ptssince 2016
from 3.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brewster Hill, New York?

Brewster Hill, New York has about 2,149 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Brewster Hill, New York earns about $107,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brewster Hill, New York expensive?

In Brewster Hill, New York, the median home is worth about $464,400.

How educated are people in Brewster Hill, New York?

About 29.3% of adults age 25 and over in Brewster Hill, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 16.0% of people in Brewster Hill, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brewster Hill, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Brewster Hill, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 62 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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