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Brocton, New York

Village · Population 1,305 · #381 in New York
Brocton, New York

Brocton is a village in Chautauqua County, New York, United States. The name was derived by combining the names "Brockway" and "Minton", two prominent local families.

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About Brocton

Set in the western part of New York, Brocton is a small town, home to 1,305 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Brocton is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.77 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 737 residents per square mile.

📰 Brocton News Today

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Brocton Unique

  • Positioned in western 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

  • 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 9 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Brocton

  • Pizza Guru — pizza
  • St. Stephens Cafe — coffee shop (café)
  • Green Arch Restaurant — diner

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Brocton

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Brocton

  • BROCTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • BROCTON MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeVillage
Population (2024)1,305
Rank in state#381 of 595
Land area1.77 sq mi
Density737/sq mi
Coordinates42.3897, -79.4428

🗺️ Map of Brocton