North Brookfield is located in the Syracuse metro area, in Madison County. The town of North Brookfield was first settled in 1791. A part of it was removed in 1805 to form the Town of Columbus. The population for North Brookfield, according to the 2000 census is 2,403. The median income for a household is $31,000 and the median income for a family is $35,000. Each year the county agricultural fair is held in the town. There is one school in North Brookfield, which is Brookfield Central School. One of the best places to visit when you are in North Brookfield is Canastota Canal Town Museum, which is located 20 miles from the town. Local businesses include Buck's Inn and Engine House.