At a Glance
Median Income
$105,662
$70,000 per capita
Home Value
$298,000
Zillow: $343,302
Bachelor's Degree+
25.5%
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
14.8% smoking rate
How Browns Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Browns Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Browns Lake a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Browns Lake residents earn a median household income of $105,662 , which is 41% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $70,000. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,401 business establishments, including 337 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Browns Lake is $298,000 , 6% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $343,302. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
25.5% of adults in Browns Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% below the national average).
92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Browns Lake has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,766
Median Age55.7 yrs
Density987/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans12.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$105,662
Per Capita$70,000
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,423M
Avg Weekly Wage$980
Housing
A+
Home Value$298,000
Rent
Ownership97.5%
Zillow$343,302
Housing Units1,052
Rent Burden26.5%
Health
Obesity40.1%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,248/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain36.4 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation775 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.5%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute27 min
Broadband96.1%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Browns Lake was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Kenosha Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 337 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.