Brocton is a small town of 1,573 in New York, with a median household income of $47,763
and a 6.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Brocton 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 Brocton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Brocton 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: 92.1
Brocton's overall cost of living index is 92.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Brocton costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Brocton, NY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$97,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$701
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
60.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$47,763
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Brocton's violent crime rate is 195.4 per 100,000 residents
— 49% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
195.4 /100k
Property Crime
992.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Brocton is served primarily by BROCTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Brocton, NY
National Avg
School District
BROCTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Brocton sees average highs of 34.4°F in January
and 80.3°F in July,
with 45.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 75.6 inches of snow per year.
Brocton's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Brocton roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $97,900 and median rent is $701/month.
Brocton's violent crime rate is 195.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 992.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Brocton are operated by BROCTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.1:1. 23.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Brocton, NY has a population of 1,573, a median household income of $47,763, and an unemployment rate of 6.0%.
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.
Brocton averages 34.4°F in January and 80.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.7 inches
with about 75.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Brocton, NY is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 14716, 14769.
The population of Brocton, New York is 1,573 with a median age of 36.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Brocton: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $97,900, median household income $47,763, crime index 50 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Brocton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
