Brooklawn is a borough in Camden County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 1,815, a decrease of 140 (−7.2%) from the 2010 census count of 1,955, which in turn reflected a decline of 399 (-16.9%) from the 2,354 counted in the 2000 census. Brooklawn was incorporated as a borough on March 11, 1924, from portions of the now-defunct Centre Township, based on the results of a referendum held on April 5, 1924. The borough was reincorporated on March 23, 1926. The borough's name is derived from its location and setting.

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Living in Brooklawn

Housing in Brooklawn

$251K▼ 0.9% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Brooklawn home is worth about $251,000, down 0.9% in a year, 57% below the New Jersey typical home.

Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Safety in Brooklawn

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Safety Grade D-

Brooklawn reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 100% report less.

Violent crime per 1,000

Brooklawn 9.3

New Jersey 2

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Brooklawn 152.6

New Jersey 12.7

U.S. 15.5

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Work & commute in Brooklawn

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Most working residents leave Brooklawn for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Philadelphia (13%), Camden (7%) and Cherry Hill (5%). Half commute less than 9 miles.

Philadelphia, PA

13%

Camden

Cherry Hill

Gloucester City

2%Work in townlive and work in Brooklawn 9 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 328Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Brooklawn

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Health Grade C+

Healthier than 44% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 70% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with New Jersey

13worse than NJ

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 19 are too close to call.

Conditions 4▼ 8 close Habits 2▼ 2 close Care 4▼ 3 close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs 1▼ 3 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

17.4%More smokersNJ 10.9% · worse 21.1%More adults with depressionNJ 15.1% · worse 7.1%More adults with COPDNJ 5.1% · worse

Care nearby

Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes HospitalCamden · 3.9 mi · ER

Camcare Odessa Paulk-Jones Health CenterCamden · 2.9 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Brooklawn · CMS · HRSAHealth in Brooklawn →

Natural hazards in Brooklawn

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 70% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌊 Coastal flooding🏚️ Earthquakes

21Does Brooklawn flood?paid flood claims since 1980 6Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Brooklawn MapBrooklawn vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Climate in Brooklawn

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Brooklawn has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 26°, and about 23 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

44° / 28°Winter

64° / 43°Spring

85° / 66°Summer

67° / 48°Fall

How much snow does Brooklawn get?About 23 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 10, with the last in spring around Apr 2.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+2.0° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Schools in Brooklawn

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School Grade C-

The public schools Brooklawn’s kids attend trail 83% of New Jersey’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

DistrictBrooklawn Public School DistrictSchools1

Alice Costello Elementary School CElementary · Grades PK–8 · 277 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within NJ. Ratings are from neighbors.