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Brewster
  • Suburb of New York City, NY

Report Card

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade A minus
  3. Housing
    grade D
  4. Nightlife
    grade B+
  5. Good for Families
    grade B minus
  6. Diversity
    grade A minus
  7. Jobs
    grade C
  8. Weather
    grade C+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade B
  12. Commute
    grade A minus

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Brewster is a suburb of New York City with a population of 2,505. Brewster is in Putnam County. Living in Brewster offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. Many families live in Brewster and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Brewster are highly rated.

About

About Brewster...
Population
2,505

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$290,400
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,547
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    77%
  • Own
    23%
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Brewster Rankings

Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.

Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade A minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    85.9
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    0
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    0
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    128.8
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    257.6
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    0
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    15%
  • 10-17 years
    5%
  • 18-24 years
    12%
  • 25-34 years
    26%
  • 35-44 years
    17%
  • 45-54 years
    11%
  • 55-64 years
    4%
  • 65+ years
    11%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    11%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    9%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    25%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    27%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    27%
    national  11%

Working in Brewster

Jobs
grade C
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$54,348
National
$69,021

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