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Brownfields, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · East Baton Rouge Parish County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,263 Population 1,271/sq mi density
$50,809 Median Income $25,150 per capita
$181,400 Home Value $176,371 Zillow
$958 Median Rent 37.6% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr
181 Violent Crime/100K 2,759 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$50,809 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$181,400 home value, $958/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
181 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Brownfields, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,809
32% below
$25,150 per capita
Home Value
$181,400
36% below
Zillow: $176,371
Median Rent
$958/mo
18% below
37.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
181/100K
52% below
2,759/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
44% below
84.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
61% above
23.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.7%
39% above
20.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F
313 sunny days/yr

How Brownfields Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Brownfields's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
68%
Home Value
64%
Rent
82%
Poverty
187%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
161%
Crime
48%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Brownfields a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Brownfields residents earn a median household income of $50,809 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,150. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 19,119 business establishments, including 1,171 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Brownfields is $181,400 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $176,371. Median rent is $958/month, with 37.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.

Safety & Crime

Brownfields reports 181 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,759/100K.

Education

19.0% of adults in Brownfields hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 84.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Brownfields has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population5,263
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density1,271/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

C+
Median Income$50,809
Per Capita$25,150
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty23.2%
County GDP$47,132M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,284

Housing

A+
Home Value$181,400
Rent$958
Ownership68.9%
Zillow$176,371
Housing Units2,038
Rent Burden37.6%

Crime

F
Violent181/100K
Property2,759/100K

Health

Obesity44.7%
Diabetes18.4%
Smoking20.9%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death12,990/100K

Climate

Avg Temp69°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain61.9 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation51 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+84.9%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute27 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed165 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries15

Did You Know?

The median home in Brownfields was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.512 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
22.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 165 Mbps.
There are 1,171 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 90 fatal vehicle crashes.