Brookfield is a small town of 4,142 in Missouri, with a median household income of $53,653
and a 2.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Brookfield stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Brookfield is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Brookfield 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: 87.5
Brookfield's overall cost of living index is 87.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Brookfield costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Brookfield, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$84,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$682
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
68.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$53,653
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Brookfield's violent crime rate is 123.1 per 100,000 residents
— 68% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
123.1 /100k
Property Crime
664.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Brookfield is served primarily by BROOKFIELD R-III.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Brookfield, MO
National Avg
School District
BROOKFIELD R-III
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Brookfield sees average highs of 36.1°F in January
and 87.3°F in July,
with 39.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 18.9 inches of snow per year.
Brookfield's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Brookfield roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $84,500 and median rent is $682/month.
Brookfield's violent crime rate is 123.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 664.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Brookfield are operated by BROOKFIELD R-III.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1. 15.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Brookfield, MO has a population of 4,142, a median household income of $53,653, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Brookfield averages 36.1°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.0 inches
with about 18.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Brookfield, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 64628.
The population of Brookfield, Missouri is 4,142 with a median age of 42.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Brookfield: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $84,500, median household income $53,653, crime index 32 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Brookfield side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.