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Brooklyn, NY — ZIP 11209

Population: 71,004 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 11209 (Brooklyn, NY) is $837,454 — up 3.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.01M after a median 65 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,862/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with cold wave, heat wave, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$837,454

Typical home value

+3.1%

1-year change

65

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$837,454
1-year appreciation
+3.1%
3-year appreciation
+8.1%
5-year appreciation
-13.9%
10-year appreciation
+0.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Nov 2018)
$1.07M
House Price Index (state)
437.3 (+3.5% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.01M
Median list price
$625,000
Median price per sqft
$652
1-year sale-price change
+36.8%
Median days on market
65 days
Homes sold (recent period)
80
For-sale inventory
164
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
172
1-year forecast
+3.0%
Days to pending
101 days
New listings (monthly)
29

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,862/mo
1-year rent change
+4.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,593/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,729/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,971/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,760/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,121/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.1 : 1
Schools include
FORT HAMILTON HIGH SCHOOL, PS 102 BAYVIEW (THE), PS/IS 104 FORT HAMILTON SCHOOL (THE), RALPH A FABRIZIO SCHOOL, PS 185 WALTER KASSENBROCK

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, heat wave, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Very High · heat wave: Very High · lightning: Very High · strong wind: Very High · winter weather: Very High · inland flooding: Very 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 (4.7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
56.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.1 in
Annual snowfall
24.5 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)
39
Days with Good air quality
233
Days with Moderate air quality
132
Highest AQI recorded (year)
99

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
337
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
472,863
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
404,572

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
24
Nearest national park
National Parks of New York Harbor (3 mi)
National parks include
National Parks of New York Harbor, Statue Of Liberty National Monument, Governors Island National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) (9 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
VA NEW YORK HARBOR HEALTHCARE SYSTEM - BROOKLYN
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-22,596 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1938
Housing built before 1970
89.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
3.4%
Median annual property tax
$8,652
Mean commute to work
34 min
Households with broadband internet
77.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
801,475
Average weekly wage
$1,077
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Education
Annual residential building permits (county)
6,844

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

How it compares

ZIP 11209State medianUS median
Typical home value$837,454$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$1.01M$363,950$325,000
Median days on market65 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$2,862/mo$2,700/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$8,652$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 typical home value in ZIP 11209?
$837,454.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 11209?
$1.01M.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 11209?
Median days on market: 65 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 11209?
Typical rent: $2,862/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 11209?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, heat wave, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 11209?
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 11209?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 11209?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Gowanus Canal, 4.7 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 11209?
7 schools (6 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 11209 walkable?
Walkability index: 11.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 11209?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 11209?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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