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Brewster, NY

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Population
2,509
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
471 ft
Median Home Value
$398,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,657/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$62,886
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in New YorkPopulation rankingHighest population places in New YorkNearest larger communityDanbury, Connecticut7.2 miles away · 89,033 residents.

About Brewster

Brewster is a village and the principal settlement in the town of Southeast, Putnam County, New York, situated along U.S. Route 6. Named in honor of early landowners Walter and James Brewster who donated land for the railroad station in 1848, the community of approximately 2,512 is served by the Brewster Central School District.

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Suburban FitA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+99.7ratingLow PopulationA+99.1rating

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