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Brookdale Area Facts

  • Brookdale has a Livability Score of 73/100, which is considered excellent
  • Brookdale crime rates are 41% lower than the New Jersey average
  • Cost of living in Brookdale is 11% higher than the New Jersey average
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Brookdale? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Vassar Field
      Oak View Elementary Playgound
      Brookdale Park
      Brookdale Park
      Brookdale Park Main Meadow
      Morris Canal Park
      Brookdale County Park
      Brookdale Playground

      Entertainment

      Allwood Cinema
      Nutley Museum
      Studio Playhouse
      Bellevue 4
      Memorial Auditorium
      Alexander Kasser Theater
      L. Howard Fox Theater
      AMC Clifton Commons 16

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Rita's Italian Ice
      China Wok
      Agamie Delicatessen
      Allwood Liquor Beer And Wine
      Cafe Clair
      Watchung Deli
      Stew Leonard's Wines

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Brookdale? Of all people who commute, 14.0% take public transportation in Brookdale.
      Drive to Work
      66%

      11% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      14%

      9% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Brookdale? The cost of living in Brookdale is 134/100 - which is 11% higher than New Jersey.
      Brookdale
      134

      34% more expensive than average

      New Jersey
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A Crime

      What is the crime rate in Brookdale? Brookdale crime rates are 1,036, which are 41% lower than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      1,036 per 100k people

      55% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 97  

      55% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -14%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Brookdale? The median income in Brookdale is $128,558 which is 74% higher than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $128,558132% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $51,96974% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      34% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Brookdale a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Brookdale home prices? Brookdale home prices are $398,900 - which is 26% higher than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $398,900116% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,51560% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      87%

      36% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Brookdale have good schools? The Brookdale graduation rate is 95% - which is 10% higher than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      95%

      14% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      66%

      36% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      D- User Ratings

      Is Brookdale a good place to live? Brookdale has an overall rating of 50% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      50%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      50%

      1 total surveys

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