Is Fort Greene an affluent neighborhood?

Yes. Fort Greene is an affluent neighborhood, with home values and household incomes well above the Brooklyn average. Its restored brownstones, historic district protections, and cultural prestige draw professionals, artists, and families with means. The neighborhood carries deep historical and cultural significance, particularly as a center of African-American arts and community, alongside its affluence, and that combination of character and value is a large part of its enduring appeal to buyers.