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Brookville, IN


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Brookville, Indiana

Brookville, Indiana, in Franklin county, is 24 miles W of Hamilton, Ohio (center to center) and 34 miles NW of Cincinnati, Ohio. The town has a population of 2,652.

The People and Families of Brookville

In Brookville, about 49% of adults are married. Lots of people in Brookville live independently, in one-person housing. The town has its share of unmarried adults.

The government tells us that Brookville features an unusually large number of women. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Brookville had a median family income of $37,212.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Brookville residents, with $250. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Brookville Housing

In Brookville, 59% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the town -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here. Landlords in Brookville rent a large number of single bedroom units. And yes, you can rent a place in the town without breaking the bank.

Commuting

In Brookville, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Brookville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 18%Brookville Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Brookville, IN

Comparing Brookville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population910
Senior Citizens910
Well-Paid Single Women75
Age of the Population79
Children Under 5 Years Old63
Well-Paid Single Men64
Racial Diversity33
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size21
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty76
People in Middle Class or Better53
Median Family Income42
College Educated Adults34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home68
Short Commute Times66
Walking and Biking to Work54
Public Transportation Use44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone910
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Affordability of Rents79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing68
Housing Recently Built22
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