BroctonNY
A town of 1,404, settled in 1805. A typical home worth about $152K.
What makes Brocton stand out
The thing Brocton does most differently from other towns.
Brocton has shrunk 13.5% since 2010
1,486 people in 2010; 1,404 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Brocton’s report card
Now in Brocton
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Weather
Forecast →Local news
All →- Village of Brocton works to address ongoing drainage issues after months of questionsWKBW · Aug 5
- South Carolina bicyclist killed in crash involving car in BroctonWKBW · Jul 28
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
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A typical Brocton home is worth about $152K
The typical Brocton home is worth about $152,000, about the same as a year ago, 71% below the New York typical home.
Typical home value
Most working residents commute out of Brocton
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.
Where working residents work
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 26% of U.S. communities.
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
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.
Typical low → high °F
Healthier than 40% of U.S. towns
Brocton beats the New York average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 10.
| What stands out | Brocton | NY |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 9.1% | 6% |
| More smokers | 16.2% | 11.3% |
| More adults with arthritis | 30.2% | 24% |
1,404 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
About Brocton
Village in New York, United States
Brocton 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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- Established
- 1805
- Population
- 1,286
- Area
- 1.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 735 ft
- ZIP code
- 14716