Brookdale, NJ
Living in Brookdale
Bikeability78
Walkability58
Commute12
Public Transit81
Affordability4
Public Safety67
Airports95
Hospitals9
Colleges88
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools85
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
9.8kPopulation+616 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
56%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
76%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian12%
Black6%
Caucasian63%
Hispanic or Latino17%
Multiracial3%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate22%
Some College19%
Bachelor's degree32%
Graduate degree24%
Households
Family household76%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$112kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
39 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K12%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K or more19%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector71%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts58%
Sales and office19%
Service11%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van78%
Public transportation16%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$379kMedian Home Value-$22k (2010–19)
1%Built 2000 or Later
$1.5kMedian Monthly Rent+$231 (2010–19)
83%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached84%
Multiple units2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195928%
Built 1940 to 194915%
Built 1939 or earlier36%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$100K to $149K<1%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K48%
$400K to $499K32%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity4%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas1%
Utility gas87%
Crime
Violent Crime in Brookdale
United States45
New Jersey50
New York Metro Area43
Essex County60
Property Crime in Brookdale
United States48
New Jersey32
New York Metro Area27
Essex County40
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (62%)(36%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton63%
Donald Trump34%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 4 | 7 |
| Feb | 33 | 3 | 8 |
| Mar | 41 | 4 | 4 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Brookdale
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding68
Tornado3
Coastal Flooding18
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Brookdale, NJ
Private Schools
Private Schools near Brookdale, NJ
Rainbow Montessori School - Bloomfield
0 miles, NW
St Thomas the Apostle School
0 miles, SE
Looking Glass Children's Center
0 miles, NW
Lacordaire Academy
1 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Brookdale, NJ
Montclair State University
2 miles, NW
Bloomfield College
3 miles, S
Berkeley College-Woodland Park
4 miles, N
Caldwell University
5 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Brookdale, NJ
Hackensackumc Mountainside
2 miles, SW
St Mary's General Hospital
3 miles, NE
Essex County Hospital Center
3 miles, NW
Clara Maass Medical Center
3 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Brookdale, NJ
Newark Liberty International Airport
10 miles, S
Laguardia Airport
17 miles, E
John F Kennedy International Airport
25 miles, SE
Westchester County Airport
29 miles, NE