At a Glance
Median Income
$91,567
$42,914 per capita
Home Value
$221,100
Zillow: $282,508
Median Rent
$1,132/mo
31.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
337/100K
3,800/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.9%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
11.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Brown Deer Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brown Deer's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brown Deer a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brown Deer residents earn a median household income of $91,567 , which is 22% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,914. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,167 business establishments, including 233 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brown Deer is $221,100 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $282,508. Median rent is $1,132/month, with 31.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Brown Deer reports 337 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 11% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,800/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
40.9% of adults in Brown Deer hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% above the national average).
94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brown Deer has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population12,615
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density2,867/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$91,567
Per Capita$42,914
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$7,073M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133
Housing
A+
Home Value$221,100
Rent$1,132
Ownership64.8%
Zillow$282,508
Housing Units6,065
Rent Burden31.7%
Crime
F
Violent337/100K
Property3,800/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault185/100K
Burglary211/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death4,855/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation678 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.9%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+12.6%
School Score7.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute22 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Brown Deer was built in 1968.
18.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is General Mitchell International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
There are 233 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.