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Browns Valley, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Roberts County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
453 Population 573/sq mi density
$53,056 Median Income $27,128 per capita
$76,500 Home Value $124,448 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
146 Violent Crime/100K 2,195 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$53,056 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,500 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
146 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Browns Valley, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,056
29% below
$27,128 per capita
Home Value
$76,500
73% below
Zillow: $124,448
Median Rent
$850/mo
27% below
23.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
146/100K
61% below
2,195/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.7%
83% below
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
18.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
26% above
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
276 sunny days/yr

How Browns Valley Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
71%
Home Value
27%
Rent
73%
Poverty
148%
Bachelor's
17%
Unemployment
144%
Crime
39%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Browns Valley a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Browns Valley residents earn a median household income of $53,056 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,128. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 315 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Browns Valley is $76,500 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $124,448. Median rent is $850/month, with 23.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.

Safety & Crime

Browns Valley reports 146 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,195/100K.

Education

5.7% of adults in Browns Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Browns Valley has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population453
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density573/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$53,056
Per Capita$27,128
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty18.3%
County GDP$563M
Avg Weekly Wage$871

Housing

A+
Home Value$76,500
Rent$850
Ownership63.4%
Zillow$124,448
Housing Units250
Rent Burden23.8%

Crime

F
Violent146/100K
Property2,195/100K

Health

Obesity40.5%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death15,878/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain25.4 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation984 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.7%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute13 min
Broadband75.6%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Browns Valley was built in 1950.
24.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Watertown Regional (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.