A town of 2,150, settled in 1791. Public schools that outperform most of New York.
The 3 things Brookfield does most differently from other towns.
2024 · Wheeler House Complex, Leonardsville, NY2,545 people in 2010; 2,150 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
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Ordered by what stands out in Brookfield. Another town gets a different order.
The public schools Brookfield’s kids attend trail 89% of New York’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield Central School | PK–12 | 189 | C |
Most working residents leave Brookfield for work: only 6% work in town. The top destinations are New Hartford (8%), Utica (7%) and Hamilton (6%). Half commute less than 21 miles.
62 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Charles E. Baker State Forest | 54.3 mi | 7,546 |
| 2. Brookfield Railroad State Forest | 5 mi | 841 |
| 3. Beaver Creek State Forest | 0.4 mi | 3,249 |
Brookfield beats the New York average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 12.
| What stands out | Brookfield | NY |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 9.4% | 6% |
| More smokers | 16.7% | 11.3% |
| More adults with obesity | 39.2% | 28.8% |
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 68% of U.S. communities.
Brookfield has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 77°, a January night drops to 12°, and about 77 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
The median sale price was $91,000 in March 2026.
Where Brookfield’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
2 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
7 notable people were born in Brookfield.
Town in New York, United States
Brookfield is a town in Madison County, New York, United States. The population was 2,247 at the 2020 census, down from 2,545 in 2010. The town is located in the southeastern part of Madison County. The county agricultural fair is held here every year.
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8 towns share a border with Brookfield.