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Brewster, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Nobles County County
Brewster, MN
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 $59,688 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,312. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% 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 $261,104. 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.
Safety & Crime
Brewster reports 146 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,548/100K.
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 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.