Brushton, New York

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Population in 2022: 440 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -8.1%
 
Males: 199  (45.4%)
Females: 241  (54.6%)
Median resident age:

31.6 years
New York median age:

40.0 years

Zip codes: 12916.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $51,039 (it was $18,750 in 2000)
Brushton:

$51,039
NY:

$79,557

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $21,376 (it was $13,674 in 2000)

Brushton village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $116,544 (it was $44,000 in 2000)
Brushton:

$116,544
NY:

$400,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $118,190; detached houses: $128,076; mobile homes: $51,115

Median gross rent in 2022: $750.

March 2022 cost of living index in Brushton: 93.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 21.6%
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According to our research of New York and other state lists, there were 17 registered sex offenders living in Brushton, New York as of May 18, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Brushton is 42 to 1.


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Ancestries: English (45.8%), French (30.1%), Scottish (10.8%), French Canadian (4.8%), Irish (4.8%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 0.28 square miles.

Population density: 1,587 people per square mile   (low).

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11 residents are foreign born

This village:

2.0%
New York:

22.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,701 (1.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,378 (1.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Utica, NY (125.2 miles , pop. 60,651).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Rochester, NY (192.4 miles , pop. 219,773).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (277.5 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Moira, NY (1.3 miles ),
Bangor, NY (1.9 miles ),
Brandon, NY (2.6 miles ),
Bombay, NY (2.9 miles ),
Fort Covington, NY (3.0 miles ),
Westville, NY (3.1 miles ),
Fort Covington Hamlet, NY (3.1 miles ),
Brasher, NY (3.2 miles )

Latitude: 44.83 N, Longitude: 74.51 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 518

Distribution of median household income in Brushton, NY in 2022
Distribution of house value in Brushton, NY in 2022
Brushton satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 4 buildings, average cost: $153,300
  • 2020: 3 buildings, average cost: $153,300
  • 2019: 3 buildings, average cost: $153,300
  • 2017: 6 buildings, average cost: $116,700
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $69,500
  • 2009: 2 buildings, average cost: $69,500
  • 2008: 3 buildings, average cost: $69,500
  • 2007: 4 buildings, average cost: $69,500
  • 2006: 3 buildings, average cost: $69,500
  • 2005: 2 buildings, average cost: $69,500
  • 2003: 4 buildings, average cost: $69,500
  • 2002: 4 buildings, average cost: $69,500
  • 2001: 4 buildings, average cost: $69,500
  • 2000: 4 buildings, average cost: $69,500
  • 1998: 13 buildings, average cost: $62,700
  • 1997: 12 buildings, average cost: $14,300
Number of permits per 10,000 Brushton, NY residents
Average permit cost in Brushton, NY
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.6%
New York:

4.4%
Most common industries in Brushton, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (15.8%)
  • Public administration (10.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.9%)
  • Health care (7.0%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (7.0%)
  • Apparel (5.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Public administration (17.4%)
  • Educational services (8.7%)
  • Apparel (7.6%)
  • Food (6.5%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.5%)
  • Construction (5.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (24.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (21.5%)
  • Health care (10.1%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (10.1%)
  • Leather & allied products (6.3%)
  • Apparel (3.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (3.8%)
Most common occupations in Brushton, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (9.4%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (5.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.3%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.3%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (15.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (5.4%)
  • Religious workers (4.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.3%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (11.4%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (10.1%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (8.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.9%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (6.3%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (6.3%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.1%)

Average climate in Brushton, New York

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Brushton, New York average temperatures Brushton, New York average precipitation Brushton, New York humidity Brushton, New York wind speed Brushton, New York snowfall Brushton, New York sunshine Brushton, New York clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2019 was 41.9. This is significantly better than average.

City:

41.9
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2017 was 1.66. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 13.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.66
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2017 was 1.08. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 13.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.08
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2019 was 26.9. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 13.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

26.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2008 was 12.5. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 13.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

12.5
U.S.:

19.2

Earthquake activity:

Brushton-area historical earthquake activity is above New York state average. It is 77% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 45.8 miles away from the city center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 61.3 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 45.8 miles away from the city center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 171.4 miles away from Brushton center
On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi) earthquake occurred 209.4 miles away from the city center
On 4/8/2003 at 15:06:14, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 MB, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 17.2 miles away from Brushton center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Franklin County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 5, Hurricanes: 3, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Earthquake: 1, Power Outage: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Brushton topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Brushton:

  • CITIZEN ADVOCATES D/B/A NORTHSTAR INDUSTRIES, INC (Hospital, about 11 miles away; MALONE, NY)
  • FRANKLIN COUNTY NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; MALONE, NY)
  • FRANKLIN COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES CHHA (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; MALONE, NY)
  • ALICE HYDE MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 12 miles away; MALONE, NY)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Brushton:

  • SUNY College at Potsdam (about 26 miles; Potsdam, NY; Full-time enrollment: 4,307)
  • Clarkson University (about 27 miles; Potsdam, NY; FT enrollment: 3,472)
  • St Lawrence University (about 36 miles; Canton, NY; FT enrollment: 2,501)
  • SUNY College of Technology at Canton (about 37 miles; Canton, NY; FT enrollment: 3,411)
  • SUNY College at Plattsburgh (about 53 miles; Plattsburgh, NY; FT enrollment: 5,934)
  • Champlain College (about 70 miles; Burlington, VT; FT enrollment: 2,623)
  • University of Vermont (about 70 miles; Burlington, VT; FT enrollment: 11,566)

Public high school in Brushton:

Public elementary/middle school in Brushton:

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Churches in Brushton include: First Christian Church (A), Saint Mary's Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Franklin County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Brushton and their reported violations in the past:

HIGHLAND GREENS INDOOR GOLF COURSE (Address: 1047 STATE ROUTE 11B , Population served: 75, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR) - In MAR-2013, Contaminant: GROUNDWATER RULE. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (MAR-13-2013), St Boil Water Order (MAR-13-2013), St Compliance achieved (MAR-27-2013)
PIT STOP DINER (Population served: 36, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - In JUL-2006, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Boil Water Order (JUL-27-2006), St Compliance achieved (AUG-02-2006)
HIGHLAND GREENS GOLF COURSE (Address: 1055 STATE ROUTE 11B , Population served: 30, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
FARM TO MKT COUNTRY STORE (Address: 1060 COUNTY ROUTE 8 , Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2006, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Boil Water Order (AUG-28-2006), St Formal NOV issued (AUG-28-2006), St Compliance achieved (SEP-28-2006)
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
HOOKERS' TWIST AND SHAKE (Address: 1575 STATE ROUTE 11 , Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
Average household size:
This village:

2.2 people
New York:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

55.7%
Whole state:

63.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

13.2%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.9% of all households

Banks with branches in Brushton (2011 data):

  • Community Bank, National Association: Brushton Branch at 1290 Washington Street, branch established on 1960/12/01. Info updated 2011/06/13: Bank assets: $6,460.6 mil, Deposits: $4,840.4 mil, headquarters in Canton, NY, positive income, 175 total offices, Holding Company: Community Bank System, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Brushton:

Marital status in Brushton, NY
  • Never married: 41.2%
  • Now married: 33.0%
  • Separated: 3.5%
  • Widowed: 4.8%
  • Divorced: 17.5%

For population 25 years and over in Brushton:

  • High school or higher: 93.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 10.7%
  • Unemployed: 10.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.3
New York average:

13.9

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Brushton, NY (based on Franklin County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic18,43721
Mainline Protestant2,94226
Evangelical Protestant1,27719
Other2534
None28,690-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 18
This county:

3.57 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

4.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 7
Franklin County:

1.39 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 25
Franklin County:

4.96 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 35
Franklin County:

6.94 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Franklin County:

8.2%
New York:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

26.3%
State:

23.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Franklin County:

13.7%
New York:

15.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

48.4%
New York:

50.1%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Brushton:

50.3%
New York:

48.1%

Average BMI:
Brushton:

31.3
New York:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Brushton:

22.3%
State:

20.3%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

17.0%
New York:

11.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Brushton:

6.6
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Brushton:

47.8%
New York:

33.4%

General health condition:
Brushton:

53.3%
New York:

56.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Brushton:

78.8%
New York:

80.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Brushton, NY Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 4$681
Totals for Government 0$0 4$681

Brushton government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Local Fire Protection: $14,000 ($31.82)
    Regular Highways: $8,000 ($18.18)
    General - Other: $7,000 ($15.91)
    Parks and Recreation: $4,000 ($9.09)
    Financial Administration: $3,000 ($6.82)
    Central Staff Services: $3,000 ($6.82)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $11,000 ($25.00)

Brushton government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $1,000 ($2.27)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $9,000 ($20.45)
  • Tax - Property: $24,000 ($54.55)
    Public Utilities Sales: $4,000 ($9.09)
    Other License: $1,000 ($2.27)

Brushton government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $14,000 ($31.82)

Businesses in Brushton, NY

  • True Value: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Brushton:

  • WICY (1490 AM; 50 kW; MALONE, NY; Owner: CARTIER COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • WCHP (760 AM; 35 kW; CHAMPLAIN, NY; Owner: CHAMPLAIN RADIO, INC.)
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WIRD (920 AM; 5 kW; LAKE PLACID, NY; Owner: RADIO LAKE PLACID INC)
  • WMSA (1340 AM; 1 kW; MASSENA, NY; Owner: SEAWAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WYBG (1050 AM; 1 kW; MASSENA, NY)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WVMT (620 AM; 5 kW; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: SISON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WEAV (960 AM; 5 kW; PLATTSBURGH, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WTWK (1070 AM; daytime; 5 kW; PLATTSBURGH, NY; Owner: CHAMPLAIN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WPTR (1540 AM; 50 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Brushton:

  • WYUL (94.7 FM; CHATEAUGAY, NY; Owner: CARTIER COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • WSLO (90.9 FM; MALONE, NY; Owner: THE ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY)
  • WCEL (91.9 FM; PLATTSBURGH, NY; Owner: WAMC)
  • WVNV (96.5 FM; MALONE, NY; Owner: CARTIER COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • WRGR (102.3 FM; TUPPER LAKE, NY; Owner: RADIO LAKE PLACID, INC.)
  • WXLU (88.3 FM; PERU, NY; Owner: THE ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY)

TV broadcast stations around Brushton:

  • WNPI-TV (Channel 18; NORWOOD, NY; Owner: ST. LAWRENCE VALLEY EDUCATIONAL TV COUNCIL, INC)
  • W14BU (Channel 14; MASSENA, NY; Owner: DAVID WELCH)
  • W25BX (Channel 25; MASSENA, NY; Owner: NELLIE GAJESKI)
  • W36BN (Channel 36; MASSENA, NY; Owner: NELLIE GAJESKI)
  • W65CR (Channel 65; MASSENA, NY; Owner: ROBERT G. JUILLERAT)
  • W20BA (Channel 20; MASSENA, NY; Owner: NATIONAL MINORITY T.V., INC.)
  • WNYF-LP (Channel 28; MASSENA, NY; Owner: UNITED COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • W60AF (Channel 60; MALONE, NY; Owner: C-22 FCC LICENSEE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)

Brushton fatal accident list:

Sep 12, 2014 02:42 AM, Us-11, Lat: 44.831003, Lon: -74.509272, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 3ft / 1.5mTotal length
  • $924,000Total costs
  • 3,925Total average daily traffic
  • 471Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,962Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • 1/4 Mi S On Gale Rd Int Rt 11 (Lat: 44.823944 Lon: -74.519611), Type: Bant, Structure height: 9 m, Overall height: 11 m, Call Sign: WQHB702,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.175 MHz, Grant Date: 03/24/2017, Expiration Date: 06/21/2027, Certifier: Robin A Jones, Registrant: Wells Communication Service, Inc, 221 N Greenbush Rd., Troy, NY 12180, Phone: (518) 283-2735, Fax: (518) 283-0901, Email:

  • Lat: 44.824722 Lon: -74.521111, Call Sign: WQOM209,
    Assigned Frequencies: 467.212 MHz, Grant Date: 08/17/2021, Expiration Date: 11/14/2031, Certifier: Angela De Beer, Registrant: Brushton-Moira Central School, 11869 Teale Street, Culver City, CA 90230, Phone: (888) 559-5565, Fax: (310) 482-3480, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Brushton)
Most common first names in Brushton, NY among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary1179.3 years
Elizabeth1177.1 years
William1074.5 years
James969.3 years
Margaret981.1 years
Robert852.5 years
Joseph772.3 years
John765.0 years
Frank775.7 years
Charles770.9 years
Most common last names in Brushton, NY among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Richards1580.1 years
Jock1069.9 years
Russell972.6 years
Mayville870.9 years
Tuper871.7 years
Allen779.5 years
Perry674.6 years
Ellsworth671.9 years
Snyder668.0 years
Mcgee565.8 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Brushton, NY
  • 66.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 21.4%Other fuel
  • 8.2%Wood
  • 4.1%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Brushton, NY
  • 45.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 30.2%Electricity
  • 20.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.4%Wood


Brushton compared to New York state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There is 1 pilot and no other airmen in this city.
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