Brookville

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Brookville, NY Area Guide

A decadent lifestyle in the suburbs of New York

Suburban Great Schools Family-Friendly Affluent

A luxurious lifestyle awaits you in the affluent suburbs of Brookville, New York. With excellent schools and Long Island University (LIU) Post in its borders, Brookville residents appreciate higher education and an upscale lifestyle. If you’re looking for a hidden residential gem in New York, look no further than Brookville.

The city of Brookville is known for its stately homes, large lots, abundance of trees, and secluded appeal. Situated 30 miles east of New York City in Long Island, Brookville is an outstanding suburb that remains commutable to The Big Apple. Residents of Brookville appreciate the city’s peaceful streets, safe atmosphere, family-friendly environment, and affluent way of life outside of NYC.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$268,619

Average: $261,154

Education

1,412

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

1,401

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

29 Years

Largest Age Group

20-29 Years

Approximately 29% of Residents

Under 20

25%

Over 65

15%

Housing Distribution

Brookville has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
11%
Non-Renters
89%

Education Distribution

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Bachelor's or Higher
42%
Other Education
58%

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

20 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

20 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • C.W. Post Community Arboretum
  • Old Westbury Gardens
  • Planting Fields Arboretum
  • Humes Japanese Stroll Garden
  • Clark Botanic Garden

Airports

  • LaGuardia
  • 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.