Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 429, settled in 1877.
23% of residents live below the poverty line in Brushton, where New York’s towns sit at 9.5% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. Among 759 New York towns, just 1 have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Brushton. Brushton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 328 in 1880, a peak of 598 in 1890, 443 in 2020. The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 1876 and 2 maps from 1915 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Brushton, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Brushton.
At $673 a month, Brushton’s median rent is against $1,101 a month in New York’s towns and $1,185 a month across U.S. towns. 57% of households own their home in Brushton. Typical home values rose 11% in the year to September 2026.
| Brushton | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 57% | 75% | 73% |
| Median rent | $673 a month | $1,101 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Most working residents leave Brushton for work: only 1% work in town. Brushton’s median household income is $55,000. The top destinations are Malone (34%), Moira (7%) and Massena (6%).
| Brushton | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,000 | $82,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 73% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Brushton has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Brushton is 80°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
41% of Brushton adults have obesity. Brushton beats the New York average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 13. 24% of Brushton adults have been diagnosed with depression.
| Brushton | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 33% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 13% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 25% | 25% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 14% |
| What stands out | Brushton | NY |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 22.3% | 12.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.7% | 6% |
| More smokers | 18.1% | 11.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Brushton; the nearest are
About 4 of every 100 Brushton residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across New York.
Where Brushton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Village in New York, United States
Brushton is a village in Franklin County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, Brushton had a population of 443. The village is named after Henry Brush, a land owner. Brushton is located in the town of Moira and is west of Malone, the county seat.
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Brushton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.