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Brooklyn, NY

Aggregated across 37 ZIP codes in Brooklyn.

Population: 2,583,668 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Brooklyn, NY is $1.04M — up 4.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.06M after a median 98 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,395/month. 571 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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$1.04M

Median home value

+4.0%

1-year change

98

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$1.04M
1-year appreciation
+4.0%
3-year appreciation
+9.2%
5-year appreciation
+9.4%
10-year appreciation
+31.5%
All-time peak (2017-04)
$1.11M
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
$1.06M
Median list price
$1.21M
Median price per sqft
$791
1-year sale-price change
+2.4%
Median days on market
98 days
Homes sold (recent period)
22
For-sale inventory
3,907
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
52
1-year forecast
+2.2%
Days to pending
93 days
New listings (monthly)
783

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

Rents

Typical rent
$3,395/mo
1-year rent change
+5.8%
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
571
Elementary schools
298
Middle schools
100
High schools
147
Charter schools
90
School districts serving the area
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #13, NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #15, SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-COBBLE HILL
Schools include
SCIENCE SKILLS CENTER HIGH SCHOOL, BROOKLYN INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, GEORGE WESTINGHOUSE CAREER AND TECHNICAL ED HIGH SCHOOL, EMILY WARREN ROEBLING SCHOOL (THE), PS 287 BAILEY K ASHFORD

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
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
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
4
Nearest Superfund site
Gowanus Canal (0.5 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
57.5°F
Average high
65.3°F
Average low
49.1°F
Annual precipitation
54.4 in
Annual snowfall
9.4 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
14.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
210
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
545,256
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
487,688

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
812
Nearest national park
Governors Island National Monument (1 mi)
National parks include
Governors Island National Monument, Federal Hall National Memorial, Castle Clinton National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
403
Nearest airport
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
57
Hospitals include
BROOKLYN HOSPITAL CENTER - DOWNTOWN CAMPUS, KINGS COUNTY HOSPITAL CENTER, SUNY/DOWNSTATE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL OF BROOKLYN
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.2 / 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
1,945
Housing built before 1970
74.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.5%
Median annual property tax
$6,279
Mean commute to work
34 min
Households with broadband internet
75.6%

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

BrooklynState medianUS median
Median home value$1.04M$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$1.06M$363,950$325,000
Median days on market98 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$3,395/mo$2,708/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$6,279$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 Brooklyn, NY?
$1.04M.
What is the median sale price in Brooklyn, NY?
$1.06M.
How long do homes take to sell in Brooklyn, NY?
Median days on market: 98 days.
What is typical rent in Brooklyn, NY?
Typical rent: $3,395/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Brooklyn, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, heatWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind.
Is Brooklyn, NY in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Brooklyn, NY?
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 Brooklyn, NY?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Brooklyn, NY?
4 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Gowanus Canal, 0.5 mi.
How many schools serve Brooklyn, NY?
571 schools (298 elementary, 100 middle, 147 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Brooklyn, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 14.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Brooklyn, NY?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Brooklyn, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 115.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Brooklyn

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