Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
12%
Brentwood, NY
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,792
Population
53,239
Renter Mix
30% Rent
A diverse suburb set between NYC and the Hamptons
Suburban
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Diverse
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Close-Knit
Situated in the middle of Long Island, Brentwood is a relatively dense suburb with a tight-knit community atmosphere set into its neatly organized streets. Suffolk Ave. is the main street in this New York locale, lined with markets and local restaurants as well as a number of schools that serve the area. The charming houses of Brentwood spread outwards from Suffolk Ave, bounded by NY-111 to the east, Otsego Park to the west, I-495 to the north, and the Southern State Pkwy. to the south.
Brentwood is home to Suffolk County Community College, giving the area a lively energy. Brentwood’s location on the island means the beaches to the east are just as accessible as New York City to the west, making this suburb a happy medium of scenic and city living.
Explore the City
Solar panels on the roofs of ranch-style homes are common in Brentwood, New York.
The distance from NYC to Brentwood, NY on the Long Island Railroad is only 41.1 miles.
The Brentwood, NY Public Library offers many exciting programs for its patrons.
The Michael Cacciutullo Park in Brentwood, NY is a true neighborhood park.
Onlookers gather to watch the games in Brentwood.
Skateboarding can be enjoyed at Roberto Clemente Park in Brentwood.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$109,955
Average: $134,397
Education
7,385
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
27,582
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Brentwood has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
30%
Non-Renters
70%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
10%
Other Education
90%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Brentwood, NY is $1,792 for one bedroom, and $1,837 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Brentwood has increased by 1.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,792/month
745 Sq Ft
House
$5,700/month
1,526 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Brentwood, NY is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
671 Students
Public
Grades K-5
937 Students
Public
Grades K-5
881 Students
Public
Grades K-5
804 Students
Loretta Park Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
639 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,108 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
975 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,051 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
1,287 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
4,814 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
1,287 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Blydenburgh County Park
- Lakeland County Park
- Caleb Smith State Park Preserve
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve
- Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park
Airports
- Long Island MacArthur
- John F Kennedy International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.