Brushton, New York
Village · Population 435 · #540 in New York
About Brushton
Brushton, NY is a tiny community located in northern New York, home to 435 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Brushton is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.28 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,554 residents per square mile.
📰 Brushton News Today
- State Police investigate a Burglary in the village of Brushton New York State Police (.gov) · Apr 22
- Woman charged, accused of burglary at Brushton home of disabled person WWNY · Apr 22
- North Country man arrested for trespassing at local school WPTZ · Apr 1
- Upstate NY woman put blanket over disabled person’s head during burglary: Police Syracuse.com · Apr 22
- Man arrested for alleged strangulation and assault in Massena MyChamplainValley.com · Jul 1
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What Makes Brushton Unique
- The only place in America named Brushton — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.28 sq mi.
- Positioned in northern New York, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Brushton
- Bombay State Forest · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Brushton
- BRUSHTON GRADE SCHOOL
- BRUSHTON-MOIRA HIGH SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNew York
TypeVillage
Population (2024)435
Rank in state#540 of 595
Land area0.28 sq mi
Density1,554/sq mi
Coordinates44.8307, -74.5119