Population 591 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Brier Hill
Household size in Brier Hill
| Period | Brier Hill | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.87 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.63 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.33 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.77 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Brier Hill average 2.77 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.87, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Brier Hill
| Period | Brier Hill | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.6 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.3 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.6 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Brier Hill are younger than 40.3 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Brier Hill
| Period | Brier Hill | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 20.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Brier Hill as they are nationally: 11.0%, against 11.6%.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Brier Hill
Renters in Brier Hill
| Period | Brier Hill | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.5% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.3% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.3% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.9% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Brier Hill is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly two-thirds of owners (63.7%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Brier Hill
| Period | Brier Hill | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 47.6% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 47.6% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 51.2% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +8.5 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 51.2% of the housing in Brier Hill, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Brier Hill
| Period | Brier Hill | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1962 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1965 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +5 | +6 |
Brier Hill is a place of older homes: half were built before 1965, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The picture is much the same across New York.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Brier Hill
| Period | Brier Hill | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,004 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $976 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $809 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $867 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | −$137 | +$698 | +$606 |
Rent in Brier Hill runs $867 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 40.3% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Brier Hill
Bachelor's degrees in Brier Hill
| Period | Brier Hill | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.3% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.2% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.2% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.3 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Brier Hill than nationally: 28.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Brier Hill
| Period | Brier Hill | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.6% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.4% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.4% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 83.1% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in Brier Hill never finished high school, well above the national share: only 83.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Brier Hill
| Period | Brier Hill | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.6 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Brier Hill is close to the national rate: 4.7% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in New York overall (6.6%). Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Brier Hill compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brier Hill | 2.77 | 40.3 | 11.0% | 22.9% | 51.2% | 1965 | $867 | 28.6% | 83.1% | 4.7% |
| Morristown | 2.50 | 43.5 | 9.9% | 20.2% | 53.8% | 1968 | $1,036 | 23.5% | 89.6% | 11.1% |
| Hammond | 3.54 | 29.7 | 14.5% | 21.2% | 53.1% | 1966 | $758 | 22.7% | 78.4% | 6.8% |
| Oak Point | 3.30 | 34.1 | 5.0% | 21.7% | 52.6% | 1980 | $767 | 26.5% | 93.7% | 2.2% |
| Ruby Corner | 2.36 | 45.3 | 15.4% | 9.7% | 54.2% | 1969 | $843 | 16.8% | 88.1% | 6.3% |
| Chippewa Bay | 2.81 | 38.0 | 15.6% | 21.1% | 57.0% | 1969 | $814 | 25.5% | 92.7% | 8.1% |
| DePeyster | 3.18 | 28.7 | 13.4% | 15.9% | 15.9% | 1960 | $822 | 19.3% | 79.9% | 5.0% |
| Pope Mills | 2.99 | 32.4 | 9.2% | 7.2% | 18.3% | 1977 | $646 | 18.0% | 81.2% | 2.2% |
| Rossie | 2.53 | 40.2 | 21.1% | 16.0% | 51.2% | 1968 | $808 | 15.0% | 87.0% | 6.9% |
| Elmdale | 2.52 | 40.9 | 14.2% | 34.1% | 31.2% | 1959 | $870 | 19.3% | 90.8% | 7.9% |
| Heuvelton | 2.59 | 40.0 | 9.8% | 23.5% | 21.5% | 1971 | $483 | 24.3% | 85.0% | 2.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Brier Hill. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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