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Brownfields, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · East Baton Rouge Parish County
Brownfields, LA
At a Glance
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)
Is Brownfields a Good Place to Live?
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.