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Brooklyn, NY

Aggregated across 37 ZIP codes in Brooklyn.

Population: 2,583,668 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Brooklyn, NY is $1.03M — up 4.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.15M after a median 63 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,404/month. 578 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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$1.03M

Typical home value

+4.4%

1-year change

63

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$1.03M
1-year appreciation
+4.4%
3-year appreciation
+9.9%
5-year appreciation
+9.7%
10-year appreciation
+31.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2017)
$1.09M
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
$1.15M
Median list price
$1.13M
Median price per sqft
$788
1-year sale-price change
+4.8%
Median days on market
63 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1,901
For-sale inventory
3,737
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
3,252
1-year forecast
+3.1%
Days to pending
97 days
New listings (monthly)
649

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

Rents

Typical rent
$3,404/mo
1-year rent change
+5.6%
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
578
Elementary schools
306
Middle schools
101
High schools
142
Charter schools
90
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.0 : 1
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, 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
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
6,247
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)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
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
56.2°F
Average high
63.7°F
Average low
48.4°F
Annual precipitation
49.1 in
Annual snowfall
13.9 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
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
24
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
12
Nearest airport
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) (5 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
98
Hospitals include
BROOKLYN HOSPITAL CENTER - DOWNTOWN CAMPUS, KINGS COUNTY HOSPITAL CENTER, SUNY/DOWNSTATE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL OF BROOKLYN
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 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 (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
1945
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
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

BrooklynState medianUS median
Typical home value$1.03M$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$1.15M$363,950$325,000
Median days on market63 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$3,404/mo$2,700/mo$1,809/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 typical home value in Brooklyn, NY?
$1.03M.
What is the median sale price in Brooklyn, NY?
$1.15M.
How long do homes take to sell in Brooklyn, NY?
Median days on market: 63 days.
What is typical rent in Brooklyn, NY?
Typical rent: $3,404/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Brooklyn, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, heat wave, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind.
Is Brooklyn, NY in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 6,247 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
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?
578 schools (306 elementary, 101 middle, 142 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Brooklyn, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 14.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Brooklyn, NY?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Brooklyn, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Brooklyn

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