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Brooklyn Navy Yard, NY

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Diverse Urban Historic

Brooklyn Navy Yard is the perfect example of a flourishing urban manufacturing community. Lined by the East River, Brooklyn Navy Yard features a diverse collection of businesses and industries in an area dedicated to modern industrialization. The area promotes health and sustainable living; just visit the Brooklyn Grange, one of the most prominent rooftop farming areas in the US.

This unique neighborhood features a local flair dedicated to preserving the identity of the Navy Yard. Stop by Rooftop Reds to visit the elevated vineyard for a glass of wine or tour Kings County Distillery, New York’s oldest whiskey distillery for a whisky tasting. Located between the Williamsburg Bridge and the Manhattan Bridge, travelling throughout the city is easy and accessible. You’ll be just blocks away from the ferry terminal and be able to take in some beautiful views of the city. Have easy access to the Brooklyn Queens Expressway and be close enough to get dinner or grab lunch in Downtown Brooklyn. Search for a variety of properties around this innovative and up-and-coming area!

Demographics

Median Household Income

$199,999

Average: $213,750

Education

32

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

32

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

38 Years

Largest Age Group

35-44 Years

Approximately 28% of Residents

Under 20

23%

Over 65

4%

Housing Distribution

Brooklyn Navy Yard has more renters than homeowners.

Renters
71%
Non-Renters
29%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
64%
Other Education
36%

Getting Around

Very Walkable

Walkability

80 / 100

Exceptional Public Transit

Transit

90 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

  • Commodore Barry Park
  • Fort Greene Park
  • Cadman Plaza Park
  • Sternberg Park
  • East River Park

Airports

  • LaGuardia
  • Newark Liberty 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.