Brewster Heights, New York
Brewster Heights is a community of 1,196 people in Putnam County, New York.
Why visit Brewster Heights
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails and 6 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include First National Bank of Brewster and Gilead Cemetery.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 78°F; January lows average 16°F.
Weather in Brewster Heights
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Brewster Heights
Brewster Heights is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Southeast in Putnam County, New York, United States. It was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census. As of the 2020 census, Brewster Heights had a population of 1,076.
From the Wikipedia article Brewster Heights, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks6
First National Bank of Brewster
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Building
Gilead Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Cemetery in Carmel, New York
Old Southeast Town Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Rathaus in Brewster, United States of America
Putnam County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Courthouse in New York, United States
Reed Memorial Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Library in Carmel, New York, United States
Walter Brewster House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic house in Brewster, New York
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
John E. Markel Park
Park · 0.7 mi
2 baseball fields, 1-1/2 basketball courts, playground.
Restaurants and cafes6
Churches and places of worship8
Old Southeast Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Church building in Southeast, New York
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Church building in Brewster, United States of America
First Baptist Church of Brewster
Church · Baptist · 0.9 mi
460 North Main Street, Brewster
First United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 1.1 mi
83 Main Street, Brewster
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries12
Healthcare1
Map of Brewster Heights
45 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 16°F | 3.9 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 19°F | 3.0 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 26°F | 4.2 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 37°F | 3.5 in |
| May | 66°F | 47°F | 4.1 in |
| Jun | 74°F | 56°F | 4.6 in |
| Jul | 78°F | 61°F | 4.2 in |
| Aug | 76°F | 60°F | 4.9 in |
| Sep | 70°F | 53°F | 4.9 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 41°F | 4.2 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 32°F | 3.9 in |
| Dec | 39°F | 23°F | 5.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Carmel 4N (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Putnam County has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2023-07-22: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
- 2020-10-02: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Danbury Municipal Airport (DXR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Ridgebury 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Ball Pond 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Danbury 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Lakes West 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Lakes East 9 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- Route 7 Gateway 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
- Jefferson Valley-Yorktown 11 mi southwest, about 17 min by car
- Inglenook 11 mi northeast, about 18 min by car
- Bethel 12 mi east, about 19 min by car
- Ridgefield 12 mi southeast, about 19 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Reed Memorial Library, Carmel, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First National Bank of Brewster, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Southeast Church, Southeast, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gilead Cemetery gates, Carmel, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Walter Brewster House, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PC Courthouse 800, The original uploader was Anthony22 at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- St Andrew's Episcopal Church, Brewster, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Southeast Town Hall, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
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