What are the schools like in Brewerton, NY?

Brewerton is served primarily by CENTRAL SQUARE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.6:1.

What is the median household income in Brewerton?

The median household income in Brewerton, NY is $69,669 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.4%.

What is the weather like in Brewerton, NY?

Brewerton has an average high temperature of 30.9°F in January and 80.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 127.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Brewerton, NY affordable or expensive?

Brewerton's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Brewerton is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $178,900 and the median rent is $806 per month.

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

Brewerton has a violent crime rate of 284.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1623.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Brewerton, NY a Good Place to Live?

Brewerton is a small town of 4,717 in New York, with a median household income of $69,669 and a 6.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Brewerton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Brewerton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Brewerton 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: 95.2

Brewerton's overall cost of living index is 95.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Brewerton costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Brewerton, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$178,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$806	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$69,669	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Brewerton's violent crime rate is 284.2 per 100,000 residents — 25% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

284.2 /100k

Property Crime

1623.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Brewerton is served primarily by CENTRAL SQUARE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Brewerton, NY	National Avg
School District	CENTRAL SQUARE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	30.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Brewerton sees average highs of 30.9°F in January and 80.8°F in July, with 47.5 inches of annual precipitation and 127.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Brewerton, NY
Average High — January	30.9°F
Average High — July	80.8°F
Annual Precipitation	47.5"
Annual Snowfall	127.8"

Demographics

Metric	Brewerton, NY	National Avg
Population	4,717	—
Median Age	32.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	33.1%	22.2%
65 and over	9.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Central Square, NY 4 mi Sand Ridge, NY 5 mi North Syracuse, NY 7 mi Constantia, NY 7 mi Phoenix, NY 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Brewerton

Brewerton, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

13029

Brewerton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brewerton, NY affordable or expensive?

Brewerton's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Brewerton roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $178,900 and median rent is $806/month.

What is the crime rate in Brewerton, NY?

Brewerton's violent crime rate is 284.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1623.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Brewerton?

Public schools in Brewerton are operated by CENTRAL SQUARE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1. 30.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Brewerton, NY a good place to live?

Brewerton, NY has a population of 4,717, a median household income of $69,669, and an unemployment rate of 6.4%. 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 Brewerton?

Brewerton averages 30.9°F in January and 80.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.5 inches with about 127.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Brewerton?

Brewerton, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 13029.

What is the population of Brewerton?

The population of Brewerton, New York is 4,717 with a median age of 32.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Brewerton?

Key numbers for living in Brewerton: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $178,900, median household income $69,669, crime index 76 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Brewerton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.