Quality of Life and Culture in Brookston, IN - PlaceVista

Brookston, IN A

Population: 1,553

Home Price: $99,500

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Overview

Brookston is a small town in the state of Indiana with a population of 1,553. Brookston has a four seasons climate.

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Small Town
Living Costs: Medium Cost
Employment: (B) Good
Cultural Diversity: (D) Fair
Residents: Families
School Rating: (B) Good
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (B) Good
Average Commute: 25.7 minutes
Walkability: (B) Good
Climate: Four Seasons
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: Yes
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: -

Social and Economic Statistics of Brookston, IN

Employment and Income	Brookston	Indiana	United States
Per Capita Income	$27,883	$29,331	$32,693
Median Household Income	$52,708	$58,806	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	0.8%	4.7%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	7.6%	9.8%	10.5%

Age	Brookston	Indiana	United States
Median Age	37.8	40.7	42.3

Gender	Brookston	Indiana	United States
Male	46.9%	49.3%	49.8%
Female	53.1%	50.7%	50.2%

Race	Brookston	Indiana	United States
White	96.6%	92.4%	80.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	1.9%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.0%	0.2%	2.7%
Asian	0.8%	0.7%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other Race	0.6%	1.4%	2.7%
Multiracial	1.9%	3.4%	5.2%

Housing Information	Brookston	Indiana	United States
Median Home Price	$99,500	$126,114	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$525	$605	$801
Family Households	43.5%	43.5%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	25.3%	25.3%	26.2%
Homeowners	68.4%	74.7%	72.9%
Renters	31.6%	25.3%	27.1%

Education	Brookston	Indiana	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	5.2%	7.8%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	41.3%	41.3%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	19.2%	20.4%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	14.7%	9.0%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	14.1%	11.9%	15.0%

Proficiency	Brookston	Indiana	United States
Mathematics	62.0%	49.1%	46.8%
Reading/Language Arts	62.0%	50.6%	50.7%

Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People

Violent Crime	Brookston	Indiana	United States
Murder	NA	4.4	3.0
Rape	NA	32.7	38.0
Robbery	NA	49.7	40.7
Assault	NA	192.8	188.5

Property Crime	Brookston	Indiana	United States
Burglary	NA	238.5	336.1
Theft	NA	1630.2	1913.7
Vehicle Theft	NA	160.6	167.1
Arson	NA	6.8	10.5

Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Brookston, IN

beer
margaritas
brews
smoothie
chipotle

tasty
snacks
bacon
taco
pizza

baseball
softball
volleyball
football
athletes

basketball
golf
athletics
teams
athletic

coaches
athlete
wrestling
lacrosse

summer enrichment
library
museum
paintings
drawings

posters
drawing

books
camping
collector

sports
iheart radio
tv
commentary
corporate

space
sports
summer
camping
beach

rec
splash pad
campground
facility
mountain

cart
cabinets
dealers
pickup
key chains

walmart
retail
gift card

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