At a Glance
Median Income
$170,302
$52,952 per capita
Home Value
$121,600
Zillow: $332,234
Bachelor's Degree+
37.5%
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
14.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.3%
12.0% smoking rate
How Brainards Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brainards's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brainards a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brainards residents earn a median household income of $170,302 , which is 127% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,952. The unemployment rate stands at 14.4% (300% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,088 business establishments, including 726 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brainards is $121,600 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $332,234. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
37.5% of adults in Brainards hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% above the national average).
88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brainards has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population172
Median Age58.2 yrs
Density956/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$170,302
Per Capita$52,952
Unemployment14.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$20,982M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,160
Housing
A+
Home Value$121,600
Rent
Ownership76.9%
Zillow$332,234
Housing Units60
Rent Burden30.4%
Health
Obesity28.3%
Diabetes6.5%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease3.6%
Premature Death6,471/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain51.0 in/yr
Elevation260 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+37.5%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+13.6%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute46 min
Broadband55.4%
Internet Speed200 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Brainards was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Lehigh Valley International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 200 Mbps.
There are 726 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.