Wisconsin · Metropolitan Area
Brown Deer is a small city in Wisconsin with a population of 12,615. Residents earn $91,567 per year, which is 22% above the national average.
Based on current data, Brown Deer receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Brown Deer offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Brown Deer is $91,567, 22% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Brown Deer is $221,100, 22% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,132 per month. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Brown Deer is below the national average at 165 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,330 per 100,000, 121% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 40.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Brown Deer experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 88.8% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 11.2% |
| 16% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $91,567 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $42,914 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,133 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $138,207 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.2% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,167 |
| County GDP | $7,073M |
| Restaurants | 233 |
| Healthcare | 389 |
| Retail | 307 |
| Manufacturing | 179 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,433 |
| 141% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.81% |
| Commute Time | 21.6 min |
| Work from Home | 18.9% |
| Census Median | $221,100 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $282,508 |
| Median List Price | $279,900 |
| Median List Price | $279,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $166 |
| Homes Sold | 10 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.6% |
| Price Drops | 15.4% |
| Inventory | 13 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,132 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,646 |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,433 |
| 141% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.81% |
| Obesity | 36.2% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.7% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| COPD | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.8% |
| Depression | 21.9% |
| Mental Distress | 15.8% |
| Physical Distress | 11.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.3% |
| Premature Death | 4,855/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 96.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 389 |
| Total Violent | 164.9/100K |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 8.3/100K |
| Robbery | 57.7/100K |
| Assault | 99.0/100K |
| Total Property | 4,329.5/100K |
| 121% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 313.4/100K |
| Theft | 3,818.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 197.9/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.5 inches |
| 7% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 678 ft (207 m) |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,867/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1743°N, 87.9750°W |
| County FIPS | 55089 |
Winner: Republican by 10.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 40.9% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,867/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 389 |
| Restaurants | 233 |
| Retail Stores | 307 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 21.6 min |
| Work from Home | 18.9% |