RANK #297 / 996 · POP 2,679,620 · NY
PROJECTED GROWTH: +1.6%
Kings County, coextensive with the New York City borough of Brooklyn, offers a distinctive urban experience. Brooklyn Heights, with its historic brownstones and promenade, provides views of the Manhattan skyline. Located on the southwestern end of Long Island, Brooklyn is separated from Manhattan by the East River, connected by bridges and subway lines. Commute times to Midtown Manhattan can range from 15 to 25 minutes from neighborhoods like Downtown Brooklyn or Williamsburg via subway. The borough features extensive waterfront areas, including Brooklyn Bridge Park and Prospect Park, offering green spaces and outdoor recreation.
Life in Kings County is characterized by diverse communities and a range of lifestyles, attracting families, young professionals, and artists. Public schools in Kings County are part of the New York City Department of Education, with many schools ranking above average. The local economy has seen growth in sectors such as healthcare and social assistance, which is the largest industry for employment. There has also been an increase in new businesses, particularly very small businesses, and growth in the tech and creative industries.
Overvalued relative to economy
Above national median
Below-average climate & terrain
Prices detached from rents
Housing looks overvalued at 20.2x — home prices are high relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Source: Redfin · Census BPS — Browse sales on Redfin →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Empire Wind 1 Offshore Wind Farm
Equinor
|
$900M | Under Construction |
|
Kingsboro Psychiatric Center Campus Redevelopment
Breaking Ground
|
$400M | Under Construction |
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Kings County Hospital Center Redevelopment (Phases II-V)
Kings County Hospital Center
|
$100M | Under Construction |
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DataVerge Brooklyn Interconnected Hub
DataVerge Data Centers
|
$50M | Operating |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 996 counties.
Kings County has a Boom Town Index score of 70/100, ranking #297 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at +6.0% and a median household income of $74,692, it's an above-average county on economic indicators.
The median home value in Kings County is $865,300 with median rent at $1,715/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.0863, which is less affordable than the national average.
Population growth: -1.2% year-over-year. Job growth: +6.0%. Home values changed +5.1% in the past 12 months.