The Town FilesBrookfield, New York
Town in Madison County · population 2,247 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $152,800
- Household income
- $69,205
- Jan low / Jul high
- 13° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 78 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 41.2
Brookfield is a town of 2,247 people in Madison County, New York. The median home is worth $152,800, below the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 95% of New York towns, quieter than 92% of New York towns, easier by car than 77% of New York towns.
How Brookfield ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Brookfield is worth $152,800, below the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $69,205, which is more affordable than 76% of New York towns. Median rent is $981 a month. 84.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Brookfield | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $152,800 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $981 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $69,205 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 84.1% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 7.8% | — |
Who lives in Brookfield
| People | Brookfield | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.2 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.9% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 21.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.8% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.6% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 9.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.2% | — |
| Work from home | 11.5% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 36.2 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.6% | 91.1% |
Weather in Brookfield
July highs average 80.3°F and January lows 12.5°F. About 42.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 78.3 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 158 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Brookfield since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on April 28, 2011 about 4.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 29, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 20 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 9, 2011.
Severe weather in Madison County since 1996
Madison County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| December 19, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4472: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| July 12, 2017 | Snowstorm | DR-4322: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| July 12, 2013 | Flood | DR-4129: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Madison County
Madison County had 20,886 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,324 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Brookfield itself the ACS puts it at 7.1%.
Public schools in Brookfield
1 public school with 199 students, about 8.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROOKFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL | PK-12 | 199 | 8.7 |
Towns near Brookfield
- Sangerfield, NY6.1 mi · 2,327 people · home $169,500
- Bridgewater, NY6.7 mi · 516 people · home $80,000
- Edmeston, NY7.2 mi · 1,907 people · home $147,400
- Hamilton, NY7.5 mi · 6,379 people · home $240,800
- Plainfield, NY7.7 mi · 922 people · home $155,100
- Bridgewater, NY7.7 mi · 1,507 people · home $89,900
- Columbus, NY8.2 mi · 898 people · home $124,700
- Waterville, NY8.7 mi · 1,473 people · home $170,100
Brookfield questions
Is Brookfield, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Brookfield scores better for retirees than 26% of New York towns and quieter than 92%. 19.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.2).
How much does a house cost in Brookfield?
The median owner-occupied home in Brookfield is valued at $152,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $69,205, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $981 a month.
What is the weather like in Brookfield?
July highs average 80.3°F and January lows 12.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.1 inches of precipitation a year and 78.3 inches of snow.
Does Brookfield get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Brookfield since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on April 28, 2011. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)