Brewster, New York
Village · Population 2,504 · #268 in New York
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About Brewster
Brewster is a small town in southeastern New York, home to 2,504 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Brewster holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.49 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 5,110 residents per square mile.
📰 Brewster News Today
- Harckham Funds Renovations at Pegasus Therapeutic Riding in Brewster The New York State Senate (.gov) · Aug 5
- Road rage arrest: Deputies arrest driver who 'menaced' with firearm on Route 121 in Brewster, NY ABC7 New York · Jun 24
- Watch Brewster NY firefighters battle tractor-trailer fire Lohud · Jul 26
- The partial solar eclipse over Brewster, New York, on March 29, 2025. The Daily News | Texas' Oldest Newspaper · Aug 11
- Brewster High School Teacher Selected For Fulbright Global Classrooms Program Patch · Aug 10
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Brewster Unique
- One of 7 places in the US named Brewster — but the New York one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southeastern New York, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of New York — one of 1,293 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Brewster
- Jaipore Royal Indian Cuisine — indian
- La Patrona Mexican Restaurant & Bar — mexican
- Bob's Diner
- The General Bakeshop (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Brewster
- Diverting Outlet Unit · Nature reserve reviews ★
- East Branch Outlet Unit · Nature reserve reviews ★
- John E. Markel Park reviews ★
- Wells Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Brewster
- BREWSTER HIGH SCHOOL
- C V STARR INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
- HENRY H WELLS MIDDLE SCHOOL
- JOHN F KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNew York
TypeVillage
Population (2024)2,504
Rank in state#268 of 595
Land area0.49 sq mi
Density5,110/sq mi
Coordinates41.3962, -73.6163