At a Glance
Median Income
$59,688
$27,312 per capita
Home Value
$130,500
Zillow: $269,527
Median Rent
$721/mo
12.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.3%
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
17.4% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brewster a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brewster residents earn a median household income of $59,688 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,312. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 638 business establishments, including 42 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brewster is $130,500 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $269,527. Median rent is $721/month, with 12.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
8.3% of adults in Brewster hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% below the national average).
88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brewster has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population605
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density435/mi²
Male / Female58% / 43%
Foreign Born29.9%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$59,688
Per Capita$27,312
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$1,897M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,065
Housing
A+
Home Value$130,500
Rent$721
Ownership69.6%
Zillow$269,527
Housing Units166
Rent Burden12.3%
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,329/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain30.5 in/yr
Elevation1,483 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.3%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute20 min
Broadband87.6%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Brewster was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.6% of the population has a disability.
29.9% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.