At a Glance
Median Income
$71,975
$37,041 per capita
Home Value
$214,100
Zillow: $335,907
Median Rent
$1,192/mo
32.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.9%
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
9.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
17.2% smoking rate
How Browns Mills Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Browns Mills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Browns Mills a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Browns Mills residents earn a median household income of $71,975 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,041. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3% (131% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,536 business establishments, including 916 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Browns Mills is $214,100 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $335,907. Median rent is $1,192/month, with 32.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
16.9% of adults in Browns Mills hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Browns Mills has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population9,561
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density1,780/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born8.4%
Veterans10.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$71,975
Per Capita$37,041
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty9.8%
County GDP$40,867M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,359
Housing
A+
Home Value$214,100
Rent$1,192
Ownership77.1%
Zillow$335,907
Housing Units4,152
Rent Burden32.1%
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,658/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain42.8 in/yr
Elevation66 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 58%
Commute30 min
Broadband87.1%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries21
Did You Know?
The median home in Browns Mills was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is South Jersey Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 916 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 54 fatal vehicle crashes.