Minnesota
Brewster is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 605. Residents earn $59,688 per year, which is 21% below the national average.
Based on current data, Brewster receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Brewster offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Brewster is $59,688, 21% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Brewster is $130,500, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $721 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
8.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Brewster has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches, including 48.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 55.7% |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 44.3% |
| 231% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $59,688 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,312 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,065 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,633 |
| Unemployment | 4.0% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.1% |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 638 |
| County GDP | $1,897M |
| Restaurants | 42 |
| Healthcare | 72 |
| Retail | 93 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,427 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.63% |
| Commute Time | 19.7 min |
| Work from Home | 6.5% |
| Census Median | $130,500 |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $261,104 |
| Census Median Rent | $721 |
| 38% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,427 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.63% |
| Obesity | 39.1% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.5% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.4% |
| Depression | 25.2% |
| Mental Distress | 17.9% |
| Physical Distress | 13.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 74.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.5% |
| Premature Death | 6,329/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 54.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 72 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 44.0°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 30.5 inches |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 48.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,483 ft (452 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 435/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6973°N, 95.4645°W |
| County FIPS | 27105 |
Winner: Republican by 35.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.3% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.5% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 435/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 72 |
| Restaurants | 42 |
| Retail Stores | 93 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 19.7 min |
| Work from Home | 6.5% |