Interesting Facts

Brooklyn Heights is bordered by Atlantic Avenue to the south, Cadman Park and Court Street to the East the Brooklyn Bridge to the North and the East River to the West.

For the purpose of the statistical information the Census tracts that were used are 1,3,5,7 and 9 which covers over 95% of Brooklyn Heights. For simplicity and accuracy other tracts which contained very small portions of Brooklyn Heights were not included.

Age Distribution

• Brooklyn Heights is like a city within New York City as it does not conform with the general age patterns of New York City
• It is far under average when compared with the rest of New York for the percent of Residents who are under the age of 20
• The percent of residents increases as we go higher up in age. Indicating that Brooklyn Heights is inhabited primarily by and older population

Ethnic Distribution

• Brooklyn Heights again is an outlier and does not fit the general description of New York City when one looks at the Ethnic Breakdown.
• Brooklyn Heights is primarily a Caucasian neighborhood, with over 70% of its residents being white compared to the rest of New York City with a Caucasian population of a mere 35%
• Regardless to say the other major communities found in NYC are under represented or not represented at all. Small groups of African Americans and Asians may also be found in Brooklyn Heights.

Income Distribution

• The income distribution of Brooklyn Heights tends to lean towards the higher side.
• There is a negligible amount of individuals who are considered to be below the poverty line: a mere 5% as compared to the 15% in NYC and about 20% in Brooklyn.
• The median income is $69,000 as compared to the $38,519 of NYC and $32,561 of Brooklyn.
• Over 25% of the residents make over $100,000. Nearly 17% make over $200,000.
• The distribution of income is another indicator that the neighborhood is an affluent one.

Educational Information

• Not only is Brooklyn Heights a wealthy neighborhood, it is also a well educated neighborhood.
• Over 99% of its residents have at least a 9th grade education.
• Over 85% have attended college at some point in their life. Over 70% have a bachelor’s degree or higher compared to the 28% of NYC’s population who have equivalent degrees.
• Brooklyn Heights has always been a hotbed of artists and poets, which it continues to attract into the present time. Today’s residents are well to do citizens both educationally and economically.

Housing Information

• The value of housing in Brooklyn Heights is skyrocketing. This is because of its prime location and historical significance.
• The median value of a house in Brooklyn Heights is about $1.1 million, a jaw-dropping amount when compared to the rest of Brooklyn, $220,000, and New York City, $210,000. On average a house is Brooklyn Heights is five times as expensive as a house somewhere else in New York City.
• Over 60% of the houses in Brooklyn Heights are worth over one million dollars, while nearly all of them are worth over $500,000.
• Not only is it expensive to own property in Brooklyn Heights, it is also expensive to rent. Over 45% of the apartments cost over a $1000 a month with about 30% of them costing over $1500 per month.
• The average house in Brooklyn Heights has about 5 rooms with a good portion of the total houses having over 7 rooms.
• Another surprising fact is that about 70% of households in Brooklyn Heights do not own or lease an automobile. This is especially interesting when considering the fact that Brooklyn Heights is a rather affluent neighborhood. One of the reasons for this might be its proximity to Manhattan, limited parking facilities, and readily available public transportation.

Neighborhood Information

• Brooklyn Heights is a Historical District as it has been officially landmarked.
• This landmarking has had a noticeable impact on the face of the neighborhood. It determines if and when buildings are built or altered.
• Construction has been very slow in the past few decades after the district was landmarked.
• This is evident in the fact that only about 25 constructions or exterior renovations were made over the past two decades.
• Most of the buildings in Brooklyn Heights date prior to the 1930’s with many dating as far back as the 18th century.
• Over 70% of the current residents moved into Brooklyn Heights since the 1990’s indicating that although the neighborhood itself is old, its residents are quiet new.