Median Age
46 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
21%
Brookfield
Brookfield, CT Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,101
Population
18,602
Renter Mix
19% Rent
Bask in natural beauty and outdoor recreation in Fairfield County
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Situated in the southern foothills of the Berkshire Mountains, Brookfield is a tranquil small town steeped in stunning natural beauty. Lush trees envelope Brookfield’s neighborhoods, while the two largest lakes in Connecticut border the town on either side—Candlewood Lake to the west and Lake Lillinonah to the east.
The lakes provide abundant opportunities for water recreation in addition to the Still and Housatonic Rivers, which both flow through Brookfield. There are also plenty of wooded hiking trails, recreational facilities, and open space to explore in Brookfield.
Brookfield is home to an active, tight-knit community, which is bonded over a bevy of clubs, organizations, and special events. Route 202 boasts much of Brookfield’s commercial activity, with a wide variety of stores and restaurants. Danbury sits just eight miles south of Brookfield, providing a slew of additional amenities to the community. New York City is just a 90-minute drive away from Brookfield as well.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$129,573
Average: $155,535
Education
7,635
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
10,075
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Brookfield has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
19%
Non-Renters
81%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
37%
Other Education
63%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Brookfield, CT is $1,778 for a studio, $2,102 for one bedroom, $2,763 for two bedrooms, and $2,765 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Brookfield has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,102/month
767 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,744/month
1,288 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Brookfield, CT is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Candlewood Lake Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
Huckleberry Hill Elementary School
Public
Grades 2-4
521 Students
Public
Grades PK-1
359 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
782 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
871 Students
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- WCSU Planetarium and Observatory
- Danbury Railway Museum
- Old Quarry Nature Center
- Audubon Center at Bent of the River
- Squantz Pond State Park
Airports
- Tweed/New Haven
- Westchester County
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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.