Brookfield is a medium-sized town located in the state of Connecticut. With a population of 17,543 people and three associated neighborhoods, Brookfield is the 68th largest community in Connecticut.

Housing costs in Brookfield are among some of the highest in the nation, although real estate prices here don't compare to real estate prices in the most expensive communities in Connecticut.

Also of interest is that Brookfield has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

A relatively large number of people in Brookfield telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 11.61% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Brookfield is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Brookfield’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

If knowledge is power, Brookfield is a pretty powerful place. 50.96% of the adults in Brookfield have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns.

The per capita income in Brookfield in 2022 was $63,411, which is upper middle income relative to Connecticut, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $253,644 for a family of four.

Brookfield is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Brookfield home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Brookfield residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Brookfield include Italian, Irish, German, English, and Polish.

The most common language spoken in Brookfield is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Langs. of India.