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Brookston, IN

Brookston, IN.

Population: 3,700 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$249,341
1-year appreciation
+5.9%
3-year appreciation
+23.4%
5-year appreciation
+44.2%
10-year appreciation
+121.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$249,341
House Price Index
367.2 (+2.9% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
6

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
coldWave, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
52.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.3 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Marshall Field (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Purdue University Airport (LAF) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+13 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Median annual property tax
$1,056
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
60.3%

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,868
Average weekly wage
$988
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
47

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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