Minnesota
Brownsdale is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 860. Residents earn $76,500 per year, which is 2% above the national average.
Based on current data, Brownsdale receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Brownsdale offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Brownsdale is $76,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Brownsdale is $137,600, 51% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $788 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
15.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Brownsdale has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches, including 43.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 93.7% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.3% |
| 53% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $76,500 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,233 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,174 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,979 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.4% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 900 |
| County GDP | $2,995M |
| Restaurants | 69 |
| Healthcare | 109 |
| Retail | 119 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,183 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.04% |
| Commute Time | 25.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 73.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 12.2% |
| Census Median | $137,600 |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $201,890 |
| $/Sq Ft | $105 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $788 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 32.5% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,183 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.04% |
| Obesity | 37.2% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.3% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.4% |
| Depression | 26.7% |
| Mental Distress | 17.0% |
| Physical Distress | 11.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.8% |
| Premature Death | 6,955/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 77.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 109 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 44.6°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 36.2 inches |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 43.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,291 ft (393 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,098/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7404°N, 92.8682°W |
| County FIPS | 27099 |
Winner: Republican by 10.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.9% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.4% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 2,098/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 88.6% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 109 |
| Restaurants | 69 |
| Retail Stores | 119 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 25.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 73.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 12.2% |