What are the schools like in Brinckerhoff, NY?

Brinckerhoff is served primarily by WAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 10 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.0:1.

What is the median household income in Brinckerhoff?

The median household income in Brinckerhoff, NY is $84,830 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.2%.

What is the weather like in Brinckerhoff, NY?

Brinckerhoff has an average high temperature of 36.0°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 57.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Brinckerhoff, NY affordable or expensive?

Brinckerhoff's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Brinckerhoff is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $345,600 and the median rent is $1,382 per month.

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

Brinckerhoff has a violent crime rate of 90.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 328.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Brinckerhoff, NY a Good Place to Live?

Brinckerhoff is a small town of 2,519 in New York, with a median household income of $84,830 and a 4.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Brinckerhoff stands out for solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Brinckerhoff is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Brinckerhoff 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: 103.8

Brinckerhoff's overall cost of living index is 103.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Brinckerhoff costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Brinckerhoff, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$345,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,382	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$84,830	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Brinckerhoff's violent crime rate is 90.4 per 100,000 residents — 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

90.4 /100k

Property Crime

328.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Brinckerhoff is served primarily by WAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Brinckerhoff, NY	National Avg
School District	WAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	10	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	30.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Brinckerhoff sees average highs of 36.0°F in January and 84.8°F in July, with 47.9 inches of annual precipitation and 57.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Brinckerhoff, NY
Average High — January	36.0°F
Average High — July	84.8°F
Annual Precipitation	47.9"
Annual Snowfall	57.9"

Demographics

Metric	Brinckerhoff, NY	National Avg
Population	2,519	—
Median Age	52.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.3%	18.9%
Asian	1.5%	6.3%
Under 18	13.8%	22.2%
65 and over	28.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Merritt Park, NY 1 mi Fishkill, NY 2 mi Myers Corner, NY 2 mi Hopewell Junction, NY 3 mi Wappingers Falls, NY 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Brinckerhoff

Brinckerhoff, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

12524

Brinckerhoff vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brinckerhoff, NY affordable or expensive?

Brinckerhoff's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Brinckerhoff roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $345,600 and median rent is $1,382/month.

What is the crime rate in Brinckerhoff, NY?

Brinckerhoff's violent crime rate is 90.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 328.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Brinckerhoff?

Public schools in Brinckerhoff are operated by WAPPINGERS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 10 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1. 30.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Brinckerhoff, NY a good place to live?

Brinckerhoff, NY has a population of 2,519, a median household income of $84,830, and an unemployment rate of 4.2%. 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 Brinckerhoff?

Brinckerhoff averages 36.0°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.9 inches with about 57.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Brinckerhoff?

Brinckerhoff, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 12524.

What is the population of Brinckerhoff?

The population of Brinckerhoff, New York is 2,519 with a median age of 52.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Brinckerhoff?

Key numbers for living in Brinckerhoff: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $345,600, median household income $84,830, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Brinckerhoff side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.