What are the schools like in Brentwood, NY?

Brentwood is served primarily by BRENTWOOD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 11 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.1:1.

What is the median household income in Brentwood?

The median household income in Brentwood, NY is $111,572 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.6%.

What is the weather like in Brentwood, NY?

Brentwood has an average high temperature of 39.2°F in January and 82.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 31.8 inches.

Brentwood, NY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Brentwood, NY affordable or expensive?

Brentwood's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Brentwood is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $416,000 and the median rent is $1,660 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Brentwood, NY?

Brentwood has a violent crime rate of 81.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1157.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Brentwood, NY a Good Place to Live?

Brentwood is a mid-sized city of 65,042 in New York, with a median household income of $111,572 and a 4.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Brentwood's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices. Whether Brentwood is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Brentwood 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: 112.5

Brentwood's overall cost of living index is 112.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Brentwood costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Brentwood, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$416,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,660	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$111,572	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Brentwood's violent crime rate is 81.3 per 100,000 residents — 79% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

81.3 /100k

Property Crime

1157.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Brentwood is served primarily by BRENTWOOD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Brentwood, NY	National Avg
School District	BRENTWOOD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	11	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	70.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Brentwood sees average highs of 39.2°F in January and 82.8°F in July, with 48.1 inches of annual precipitation and 31.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Brentwood, NY
Average High — January	39.2°F
Average High — July	82.8°F
Annual Precipitation	48.1"
Annual Snowfall	31.8"

Demographics

Metric	Brentwood, NY	National Avg
Population	65,042	—
Median Age	36.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	35.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	15.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	43.1%	18.9%
Asian	2.6%	6.3%
Under 18	22.5%	22.2%
65 and over	11.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Brentwood

Brentwood, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

11717

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brentwood, NY affordable or expensive?

Brentwood's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Brentwood roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $416,000 and median rent is $1,660/month.

What is the crime rate in Brentwood, NY?

Brentwood's violent crime rate is 81.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1157.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Brentwood?

Public schools in Brentwood are operated by BRENTWOOD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 11 elementary, 4 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. 17.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Brentwood, NY a good place to live?

Brentwood, NY has a population of 65,042, a median household income of $111,572, and an unemployment rate of 4.6%. 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 Brentwood?

Brentwood averages 39.2°F in January and 82.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.1 inches with about 31.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Brentwood?

Brentwood, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 11717.

What is the population of Brentwood?

The population of Brentwood, New York is 65,042 with a median age of 36.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Brentwood?

Key numbers for living in Brentwood: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $416,000, median household income $111,572, crime index 35 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Brentwood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.