At a Glance
Median Income
$76,500
$32,233 per capita
Home Value
$137,600
Zillow: $207,152
Median Rent
$788/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
14.8% smoking rate
How Brownsdale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brownsdale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brownsdale a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brownsdale residents earn a median household income of $76,500 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,233. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 900 business establishments, including 69 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brownsdale is $137,600 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $207,152. Median rent is $788/month, with 32.5% 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 1957.
Education
15.9% of adults in Brownsdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brownsdale has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population860
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density2,098/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born4.4%
Veterans10.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$76,500
Per Capita$32,233
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$2,995M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,174
Housing
A+
Home Value$137,600
Rent$788
Ownership88.6%
Zillow$207,152
Housing Units359
Rent Burden32.5%
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,955/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain36.2 in/yr
Elevation1,291 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Commute26 min
Broadband88.6%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Brownsdale was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Rochester International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.