Housing data for East Brooklyn, CT
East Brooklyn, CT has an estimated 2,377 residents and 993 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is an unincorporated community in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region.
26.3% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $1,061 a month.
Its population grew measurably since 2015–2019 (+56.3%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 2,377 (±472)
- Housing units
- 993 (±186)
- Households that rent
- 26.3%
- Median gross rent
- $1,061
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +56.3%
What stands out in East Brooklyn
Working from home: 1.9% (±2.3 points) in East Brooklyn, lower than in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region (11.9%).
Homes heated by fuel oil: 73.1% (±11.1 points) in East Brooklyn, higher than in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region (60.4%).
Median real estate taxes: $3,747 (±$500) in East Brooklyn, lower than in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region ($4,375).
Housing in East Brooklyn at a glance
- Median rent: $1,061 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $1,097 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 51.5% of renters pay 30% or more of income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Renters and owners: 26.3% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $73,698 median household income
- Home values: $295,400 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,715 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $3,747 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 9.9% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 65.3% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 52.4% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 0.0% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 73.1% heat with fuel oil or kerosene
- Commute and cars: 25.3 minutes average trip to work
- Growth: +56.3% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 23.0% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 2.0% of homes have more than 1 person per room (Small sample: wide margin of error)
East Brooklyn against Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, its state and the nation
| East Brooklyn | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 2,377 (±472) | 96,312 (exact) | 3,624,508 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 993 (±186) | 41,736 (±68) | 1,541,822 (±276) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 26.3% (±11.9 points) | 22.7% (±1.4 points) | 33.5% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $1,061 (±$474) | $1,155 (±$26) | $1,488 (±$10) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $73,698 (±$29,005) | $90,589 (±$4,016) | $95,781 (±$732) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $295,400 (±$63,116) | $307,600 (±$7,868) | $366,900 (±$1,621) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $3,747 (±$500) | $4,375 (±$79) | $6,643 (±$25) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 52.4% (±16.4 points) | 59.3% (±2.7 points) | 67.3% (±0.5 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 25.3 minutes (±3.6) | 29.0 minutes (±1.0) | 26.5 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 89.3% (±8.3 points) | 91.4% (±1.0 points) | 92.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 46.2 years (±12.2) | 44.1 years (±0.3) | 41.1 years (±0.2) | 38.9 years |
East Brooklyn covers 2.5 square miles of land, about 935 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How East Brooklyn has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 1,521 (±330) | 2,377 (±472) | +56.3% | Measurable increase |
| Housing units | 776 (±143) | 993 (±186) | +28.0% | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $821 (±$227) | $1,061 (±$474) | +29.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $205,700 (±$43,657) | $295,400 (±$63,116) | +43.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $48,315 (±$34,886) | $73,698 (±$29,005) | +52.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,615 (±$393) | $1,715 (±$193) | +6.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $3,523 (±$350) | $3,747 (±$500) | +6.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 56.1% (±13.5 points) | 26.3% (±11.9 points) | −29.8 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% (±9.1 points) | 0.0% (±16.3 points) | 0.0 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Places near East Brooklyn
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wauregan | 2.9 mi | $1,254 | $262,700 | 39.4% |
| Killingly | 3.9 mi | $1,044 | $288,600 | 28.4% |
| Moosup | 5.4 mi | $1,066 | $270,900 | 27.5% |
| Pomfret | 6.2 mi | $1,210 | $409,100 | 19.5% |
| Plainfield | 6.8 mi | $1,204 | $272,100 | 26.4% |
| Sterling | 7.8 mi | — | $283,400 | 18.9% |
| Plainfield Village | 8.1 mi | $1,267 | $232,600 | 50.2% |
| Hampton | 8.2 mi | $1,285 | $295,800 | 10.0% |
Places in Connecticut most like East Brooklyn
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford | $1,086 | $263,800 | $93,235 | 20.5% |
| Oxoboxo River | $1,179 | $246,200 | $69,167 | 33.1% |
| Moosup | $1,066 | $270,900 | $73,024 | 27.5% |
| Plainfield | $1,204 | $272,100 | $76,993 | 26.4% |
| Montville | $1,187 | $285,600 | $96,454 | 18.2% |
| Deep River | $1,221 | $362,200 | $90,253 | 30.8% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Connecticut.
HUD Fair Market Rent for East Brooklyn, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,092 | $1,262 | $1,568 | $2,006 | $2,126 |
HUD income limits for East Brooklyn, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $26,250 | $43,750 | $70,000 |
| 2 people | $30,000 | $50,000 | $80,000 |
| 3 people | $33,750 | $56,250 | $90,000 |
| 4 people | $37,500 | $62,500 | $100,000 |
| 5 people | $40,500 | $67,500 | $108,000 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $72,500 | $116,000 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $77,500 | $124,000 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $82,500 | $132,000 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $126,500.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
East Brooklyn is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Brooklyn, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about East Brooklyn
What is the average rent in East Brooklyn, CT?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in East Brooklyn is $1,061 (±$474) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in East Brooklyn?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in East Brooklyn, CT is $413 (±$314) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in East Brooklyn?
East Brooklyn has an estimated 238 (±110) renting households, 26.3% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in East Brooklyn?
The median household income in East Brooklyn is $73,698 (±$29,005) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in East Brooklyn, CT?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $295,400 (±$63,116) for owner-occupied homes in East Brooklyn (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average mortgage payment in East Brooklyn?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in East Brooklyn, CT is $1,715 (±$193) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
Is East Brooklyn growing?
In East Brooklyn, the number of residents went from 1,521 in 2015–2019 to 2,377 in 2020–2024 (+56.3%), a measurable increase.
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Brooklyn CDP, Connecticut
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Brooklyn CDP, Connecticut
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Brooklyn CDP, Connecticut
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Brooklyn CDP, Connecticut
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Brooklyn CDP, Connecticut
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — East Brooklyn CDP, Connecticut
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — East Brooklyn CDP, Connecticut
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for East Brooklyn CDP, Connecticut (place:21160, in state:09).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .