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Brooklawn

A borough of 1,780 people in New Jersey
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Borough in Camden County, New Jersey, US
1924Established
1,815Population
0.5 sq miArea
20 ftElevation

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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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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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.

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