Brewster, NY

Brewster, New York

Brewster, New York, in Putnam county, is 8 miles W of Danbury, Connecticut (center to center) and 49 miles NE of New York, New York. There are an estimated 2,162 people in the village.

The People and Families of Brewster

In Brewster, about 33% of adults are married. In Brewster, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the village isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Approximately 21% of Brewster is non-white. In New York, the village is known for its racial diversity.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Brewster than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Brewster had a median family income of $48,393. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in Brewster, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($15,100) in Brewster. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Brewster Housing

Approximately 25% of housing in Brewster is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the village than you'll find in other villages. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Brewster.

Commuting

In Brewster, 74% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in the village is to try the public transportation system.

High Points

Brewster strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 3%

Comparative Profile of Brewster, NY

Comparing Brewster to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Brewster Almanac

Brewster Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Brewster Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Brewster, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Brewster Public Libraries

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Brewster High Schools (2004)

BREWSTER HS
50 FOGGINTOWN RD
845-279-5051
Serves 1,155 students.

Brewster Colleges

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