Brocton
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About Brocton
Village in New York, United StatesBrocton is a village in Chautauqua County, New York, United States. The name was derived by combining the names "Brockway" and "Minton", two prominent local families. The population was 1,335 at the 2020 census. Brocton is within the town of Portland. The Lakeview Shock Incarceration Correctional Facility, a state prison, is located just north of the village limits.
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Housing in Brocton
The typical Brocton home is worth about $152,000, about the same as a year ago, 71% below the New York typical home.
Only 1 sale in March 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Work & commute in Brocton
Full picture →Most working residents leave Brocton for work: only 6% work in town. The top destinations are Portland (12%), Dunkirk (12%) and Pomfret (9%). Half commute less than 15 miles.
Health in Brocton
Health Grade C+
Healthier than 40% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 65% of towns with similar incomes.
Compared with New York
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 22 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Brocton
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 26% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Brocton
Full climate →Brocton has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 76 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.