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Brownsville

Has a rich history and is undergoing revitalization efforts, making it a significant part of Brooklyn's ongoing development.
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Welcome to Brownsville

Brownsville is a residential neighborhood in eastern Brooklyn, bordered by Atlantic Avenue to the north (adjacent to Bedford-Stuyvesant and Bushwick), East 98th Street/Ralph Avenue to the west (near Flatbush, Weeksville, and Crown Heights), Linden Boulevard and the Bay Ridge Branch of the Long Island Rail Road to the south (near Canarsie), and Van Sinderen Avenue to the east (next to East New York). Known for its strong community ties, Brownsville has a rich history and is undergoing revitalization efforts, making it a significant part of Brooklyn's ongoing development.

Overview for Brownsville, NY

80,514 people live in Brownsville, where the median age is 37 and the average individual income is $22,577. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

80,514

Total Population

37 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$22,577

Average individual Income

Around Brownsville, NY

There's plenty to do around Brownsville, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

89
Very Walkable
Walking Score
76
Very Bikeable
Bike Score
100
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Smitty's Hot Dogs, Paige Cara Yoga, and The Nailery.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 3.51 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.64 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 3.45 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 1.53 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 2.86 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 4.7 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Brownsville, NY

Brownsville has 29,815 households, with an average household size of 3. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Brownsville do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 80,514 people call Brownsville home. The population density is 60,869.23 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

80,514

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

37

Median Age

43.03 / 56.97%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
29,815

Total Households

3

Average Household Size

$22,577

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Brownsville, NY

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Mixed Schools ()
The following schools are within or nearby Brownsville. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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School rating
Brownsville

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