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Brewster, KS
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Brewster, KS
At a Glance
How Brewster Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brewster's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Brewster a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Brewster residents earn a median household income of $63,333 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,058. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3% (92% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 416 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brewster is $126,400 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $144,303. Median rent is $819/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Safety & Crime
Brewster reports 480 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 26% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,769/100K.
Education
21.7% of adults in Brewster hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brewster has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.