At a Glance
Median Income
$50,809
$25,150 per capita
Home Value
$181,400
Zillow: $176,371
Median Rent
$958/mo
37.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
84.9% high school+
Unemployment
9.4%
23.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.7%
20.9% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brownfields a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
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 9.4% (161% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 61.9 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Data Overview
People
Population5,263
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density1,271/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
C
Median Income$50,809
Per Capita$25,150
Unemployment9.4%
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%
Health
Obesity44.7%
Diabetes18.4%
Smoking20.9%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death12,990/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain61.9 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
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.
26.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 165 Mbps.
There are 1,171 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 90 fatal vehicle crashes.