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Brooklyn, NY — ZIP 11219

Population: 94,196 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 11219 (Brooklyn, NY) is $1.29M — up 8.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $599,000 after a median 99.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,728/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coldwave, heatwave, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.29M

Median home value

+8.0%

1-year change

99.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$1.29M
1-year appreciation
+8.0%
3-year appreciation
+20.8%
5-year appreciation
+23.9%
10-year appreciation
+38.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$1.29M
House Price Index (state)
420.6 (+5.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$599,000
Median list price
$587,500
Median price per sqft
$835
1-year sale-price change
+5.1%
Median days on market
99.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
70
Sale-to-list ratio
93.3%
Active listings
22
1-year forecast
+2.9%
New listings (monthly)
8

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,728/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,102/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,377/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,681/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,185/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,521/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
115.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #15, NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #20
Schools include
PS 131, WEST BROOKLYN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL, CHRISTA MCAULIFFE SCHOOL (THE) /IS 187, PS 105 BLYTHEBOURNE (THE), PS 160 WILLIAM T SAMPSON

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, heatWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Very High · earthquake: Relatively High · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Very High · hurricane: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 33% of US counties
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Gowanus Canal (3.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
46
Days with Good air quality
207
Days with Moderate air quality
152
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
249

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
16.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
193
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
451,544
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
398,303

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
23
Nearest national park
National Parks of New York Harbor (3 mi)
National parks include
National Parks of New York Harbor, Governors Island National Monument, Statue Of Liberty National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MAIMONIDES MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-22,596 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,938
Housing built before 1970
77.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.8%
Median annual property tax
$8,203
Mean commute to work
32 min
Households with broadband internet
57.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
751,724
Average weekly wage
$1,039
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Education
Annual residential building permits (county)
25

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 11219State medianUS median
Median home value$1.29M$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$599,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market100 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$2,728/mo$2,708/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$8,203$4,500$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 11219?
$1.29M.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 11219?
$599,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 11219?
Median days on market: 99.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 11219?
Typical rent: $2,728/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 11219?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, heatWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 11219?
Risk to homes is higher than 33% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 11219?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 11219?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Gowanus Canal, 3.4 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 11219?
8 schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 11219 walkable?
Walkability index: 16.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 11219?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 11219?
Regional Price Parity: 115.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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