Brookdale, NJ

Living in Brookdale

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Bikeability 78
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Walkability 58
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Commute 12
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Public Transit 81
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Affordability 4
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Public Safety 67
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Airports 95
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Hospitals 9
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Colleges 88
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Schools 85
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Residents

9.8k Population +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

$112k Median 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

$379k Median Home Value -$22k (2010–19)
1% Built 2000 or Later
$1.5k Median 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

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Lacordaire Academy
1 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near Brookdale, NJ

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Bloomfield College
3 miles, S
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Caldwell University
5 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Brookdale, NJ

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Airports

Airports near Brookdale, NJ

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Laguardia Airport
17 miles, E
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