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Demographics for Brooklyn NY 11237

Crime

Brooklyn, NY 11237 New York United States
Total Crime Risk Index 97 67 100
Personal Crime Risk Index 159 97 100
Murder Risk Index 149 86 100
Rape Risk Index 117 57 100
Robbery Risk Index 231 129 100
Assault Risk Index 92 86 100
Property Crime Risk Index 72 63 100
Burglary Risk Index 49 51 100
Larceny Risk Index 46 70 100
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk Index 84 49 100

Index score (100 = National Average) for an area is compared to the national average of 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the national average, while 50 indicates half the national risk. Demographic Information FAQ — We encourage you to consult with a knowledgeable local Real Estate agent or contact the local police department for additional information.

Population Age / Growth

Brooklyn, NY 11237 New York United States
Total Population 51,880 19,413,180 305,316,813
Population Density 52,660 356 NA
Population Change Since 1990 11% 8% 23%
Population Change Since 2000 9% 2% 8%
Population Male 49.68% 48.5% 49.3%
Population Female 50.32% 51.5% 50.7%
Median Age 27.78 36.93 35.89
Population by Age
Age 0-4 9.28% 6.26% 6.76%
Age 5-9 9.44% 6.19% 6.6%
Age 10-14 8.01% 6.41% 6.71%
Age 15-19 7.94% 6.93% 7.03%
Age 20-24 9.04% 7.07% 7.01%
Age 25-29 8.32% 6.66% 6.79%
Age 30-34 7.92% 6.43% 6.55%
Age 35-39 7.2% 6.9% 6.78%
Age 40-44 6.67% 7.48% 7.27%
Age 45-49 5.92% 7.63% 7.47%
Age 50-54 5.13% 7.11% 7.01%
Age 55-59 4.84% 6.33% 6.2%
Age 60-64 3.31% 5.11% 4.98%
Age 65-69 2.4% 3.85% 3.74%
Age 70-74 1.73% 3.06% 2.93%
Age 75-79 1.2% 2.54% 2.43%
Age 80-84 0.89% 2% 1.9%
Age 85+ 0.77% 2.04% 1.86%

Race

Brooklyn, NY 11237 New York United States
American Indian, Eskimo, Aluet 0.57% 0.28% 0.77%
Asian or Pacific Islander 8.15% 7.28% 4.6%
Black 16.86% 15.34% 12.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.24% 0.12% 0.19%
Other 40.39% 11.17% 8.53%
White 33.79% 65.81% 73.51%
Population Hispanic 77.4% 16.64% 15.5%
Population Non Hispanic 22.6% 83.36% 84.5%

Households & Dwellings Inventory / Size

Brooklyn, NY 11237 New York United States
Households 14,363 7,098,461 113,634,428
Median Home Sale Price (where available) $407,500 NA NA
Median Dwelling Age 60 46 29
Average Household Size 4 3 3
In Current Residence 5+ Years 20% 39% 35%
Annual Residential Turnover 23% 15% 18%
Median Years in Residence 2 4 3
Households: Family 77.34% 64.14% 66.4%
Households: Non-Family 22.66% 35.86% 33.6%
Households: With Children 50.6% 32.82% 34.17%
Households: No Children 49.41% 67.18% 65.83%
Dwellings
Vacant 9.99% 11.06% 12.36%
Owner-Occupied 16.57% 50.17% 59.23%
Renter-Occupied 73.44% 38.77% 28.41%
Vehicles by Household
No Vehicles Available 71% 28% 8%
One Vehicle Available 23% 33% 33%
Two or More Vehicles Available 5% 40% 59%
Marital Status
Never Married 30.31% 25.68% 21.17%
Now Married 23.84% 37.38% 41.74%
Separated 11.1% 6.02% 4.19%
Widowed 3.06% 5.74% 5.13%
Divorced 5.01% 6.27% 7.68%

Occupation & Industry / Drive Time

Brooklyn, NY 11237 New York United States
Occupations: White Collar 78.71% 81.55% 77.74%
Occupations: Blue Collar 21.29% 18.45% 22.26%
Employees by Job Type:
Executives, Managers, Administrators 1.88% 5.67% 5.56%
Professional Specialty Occupations 3.69% 8.44% 7.61%
Sales Professionals 0.31% 1.21% 1.22%
Technologies and Technicians 0.71% 1.59% 1.75%
Sales Workers and Clerks 1.88% 4.05% 4.35%
Administrative Support 3.85% 9.69% 8.85%
Technical, Sales and Administrative: Field Occupations 0.03% 0.13% 0.12%
Private Household 0% 0% 0%
Protective Services 0.33% 0.91% 0.71%
Other Services: Site Based 3.15% 6.57% 6.28%
Other Services: Field Based 0.16% 0.4% 0.27%
Farming, Forestry, and Fishing 0.28% 0.72% 1.15%
Precision, Craft and Repair: Site Based 1.8% 3.56% 4.13%
Construction, Repair and Mining: Field Based 0.42% 1.12% 1.35%
Machine Operators, Assemblers and Inspectors 0.65% 0.89% 1.14%
Transportation Materials Moving Workers 0.59% 1.23% 1.41%
Handlers, Helpers and Laborers 0.59% 1.23% 1.33%
Employees by Industry:
Agricultural, Forestry, Fishing 0% 0.28% 0.5%
Mining 0% 0.02% 0.14%
Construction 0.47% 1.58% 2.16%
Manufacturing 2.41% 3.63% 4.56%
Transportation and Communications 0.75% 2.2% 2.05%
Wholesale Trade 1.44% 2.28% 2.35%
Retail Trade 4.3% 8.87% 9.79%
Finance, Insurance and Real Estate 0.54% 4.04% 3.35%
Services 9.84% 21.72% 19.36%
Public Administration 0.55% 2.77% 2.97%
Unclassified 0.25% 0.75% 0.42%
Transportation to Work:
Public 58% 24% 5%
Drive / Carpool 21% 66% 88%
Walk / Bike / Other 19% 7% 4%
Work at Home 1% 3% 3%
Median Travel Time to Work (in minutes) 34.4 25.14 20.65

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Weather, Pollution & Natural Disaster Risk Indexes

Brooklyn, NY 11237 New York United States
Average January High Temperature 39 F 31 F NA
Average January Low Temperature 26 F 14 F NA
Average July High Temperature 85 F 81 F NA
Average July Low Temperature 70 F 59 F NA
Annual Precipitation 44 in. 41 in. NA
Earthquake Risk Index 109 88 100
Weather Risk Index 91 71 100
Hail Index 59 47 100
Hurricane Index 113 91 100
Tornado Index 43 32 100
Wind Index 247 175 100
Air Pollution Index 108 103 100
Ozone Index 108 103 100
Carbon Monoxide Index 125 111 100
Lead Index 88 87 100
NO2 Index 135 121 100
Particulate Matter Index 91 92 100

Index scores (100 = National Average) for an area are compared to the national average of 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the national average, while 50 indicates half the national risk. Demographic Information FAQ

Income

Brooklyn, NY 11237 New York United States
Median Household Income $28,758 $53,471 $52,683
Average Household Income $42,111 $77,295 $68,953
Change in Avg. Household Income Since 1990 73% 62% 75%
Change in Avg. Household Income Since 2000 23% 22% 25%
Per-capita Income $11,871 $29,230 $26,464
Median Disposable Income $25,750 $44,967 $44,384
Household Incomes
$0 - $10,000 22.66% 9.64% 7.59%
$10,000 - $15,000 7.8% 4.4% 4.14%
$15,000 - $20,000 7.77% 5.13% 5.09%
$20,000 - $25,000 7.16% 4.84% 5.17%
$25,000 - $30,000 6.14% 4.54% 5.01%
$30,000 - $35,000 7.89% 4.99% 5.49%
$35,000 - $40,000 5.83% 4.44% 4.93%
$40,000 - $45,000 5.03% 4.55% 5.05%
$45,000 - $50,000 4.34% 4.36% 4.83%
$50,000 - $60,000 6.26% 7.72% 8.61%
$60,000 - $75,000 6.54% 9.8% 10.67%
$75,000 - $100,000 6.02% 11.8% 12.4%
$100,000 - $125,000 2.99% 7.99% 7.87%
$125,000 - $150,000 1.27% 5.06% 4.6%
$150,000 - $200,000 1.01% 4.79% 4.06%
$200,000 - $250,000 0.17% 1.72% 1.41%
$250,000 - $500,000 0.14% 2.15% 1.65%
$500,000 + 1% 2.1% 1.42%
Median Income by Age
Age < 25 $22,500 $30,296 $28,988
Age 25 - 34 $30,209 $48,642 $47,682
Age 35 - 44 $30,743 $58,693 $60,306
Age 45 - 54 $32,370 $68,423 $69,357
Age 55 - 64 $29,823 $63,162 $61,074
Age 65 - 74 $21,250 $44,990 $43,336
Age 75 + $17,321 $33,280 $33,046

Expenditures

Brooklyn, NY 11237 New York United States
Sales Tax Rate 8% NA NA
Average Total Household Expenditure $39,045 $58,057 $53,788
Average Annual Household Expense Index
Total Household Expenditure 73 108 100
Contributions 60 112 100
Personal Insurance 65 111 100
Apparel 75 109 100
Education 72 114 100
Entertainment 71 108 100
Food and Beverages 77 107 100
Health Care 77 106 100
Household Furnishings and Equipment 67 109 100
Shelter 73 109 100
Household Operations 66 110 100
Miscellaneous Expenses 75 108 100
Personal Care 75 108 100
Reading 71 108 100
Tobacco 87 104 100
Transportation 71 106 100
Utilities 80 107 100
Gifts 64 111 100

Assets & Debt

Brooklyn, NY 11237 New York United States
Average Household Net Worth $246,682 $542,001 $514,884
Median Debt
Mortgage Debt $33,113 $64,406 $64,663
Installment Loan Debt $3,679 $8,611 $8,028
Lines of Credit Debt $355 $748 $688
Credit Card Debt $6,768 $8,880 $8,898
Investment Real Estate Debt $1,774 $2,346 $2,377

Education Level Profile

Brooklyn, NY 11237 New York United States
Educational Climate Index (1-5) 2 NA NA
Highest Education Level Attained
Less than 9th Grade 11.87% 4.44% 4.09%
Some High School 7.27% 5.36% 5.75%
High School Graduate 17.29% 20.39% 20.17%
Some College 5.88% 9.72% 12.5%
Associate Degree 2.98% 5.55% 5.09%
Bachelors Degree 7.22% 12.43% 11.57%
Graduate Degree 3.79% 9.24% 6.73%


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