What are the schools like in Brook Forest, CO?

School district data for Brook Forest is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Brook Forest?

The median household income in Brook Forest, CO is $145,521 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.1%.

What is the weather like in Brook Forest, CO?

Brook Forest has an average high temperature of 44.4°F in January and 81.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 80.8 inches.

Brook Forest, CO Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Brook Forest, CO affordable or expensive?

Brook Forest's cost of living index is 106, where 100 represents the national average. This means Brook Forest is 6% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $589,900 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Brook Forest, CO?

Brook Forest has a violent crime rate of 435.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3593.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Brook Forest, CO a Good Place to Live?

Brook Forest is a small town of 535 in Colorado, with a median household income of $145,521 and a 7.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 106 (US average = 100), which is 6% above the national average.

Strengths: Brook Forest stands out for a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Brook Forest is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Brook Forest city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 105.5

Brook Forest's overall cost of living index is 105.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Brook Forest costs roughly 6% more than the average American city.

Metric	Brook Forest, CO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$589,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	97.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$145,521	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Brook Forest's violent crime rate is 435.8 per 100,000 residents — 15% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

435.8 /100k

Property Crime

3593.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Brook Forest, CO	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	87.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Brook Forest sees average highs of 44.4°F in January and 81.2°F in July, with 22.2 inches of annual precipitation and 80.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Brook Forest, CO
Average High — January	44.4°F
Average High — July	81.2°F
Annual Precipitation	22.2"
Annual Snowfall	80.8"

Demographics

Metric	Brook Forest, CO	National Avg
Population	535	—
Median Age	47.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	35.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	89.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	9.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	18.7%	22.2%
65 and over	9.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Upper Bear Creek, CO 4 mi Evergreen, CO 5 mi Aspen Park, CO 6 mi Upper Witter Gulch, CO 6 mi Echo Hills, CO 7 mi

Brook Forest vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brook Forest, CO affordable or expensive?

Brook Forest's cost of living index is 106, where 100 is the national average. That puts Brook Forest roughly 6% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $589,900 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Brook Forest, CO?

Brook Forest's violent crime rate is 435.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3593.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Brook Forest?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Brook Forest, CO a good place to live?

Brook Forest, CO has a population of 535, a median household income of $145,521, and an unemployment rate of 7.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Brook Forest?

Brook Forest averages 44.4°F in January and 81.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 22.2 inches with about 80.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Brook Forest?

The population of Brook Forest, Colorado is 535 with a median age of 47.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Brook Forest?

Key numbers for living in Brook Forest: cost of living index 106 (100 = US average), median home $589,900, median household income $145,521, crime index 137 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Brook Forest side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.