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Brownsdale, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Mower County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
860 Population 2,098/sq mi density
$76,500 Median Income $32,233 per capita
$137,600 Home Value $201,890 Zillow
$788 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
266 Violent Crime/100K 2,362 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$76,500 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,600 home value, $788/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
266 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Brownsdale, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$76,500
2% above
$32,233 per capita
Home Value
$137,600
51% below
Zillow: $201,890
Median Rent
$788/mo
32% below
32.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
266/100K
30% below
2,362/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
53% below
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0% below
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
16% above
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
260 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
102%
Home Value
49%
Rent
68%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
100%
Crime
70%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Brownsdale a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 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 3.6% (0% below 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 $201,890. 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.

Safety & Crime

Brownsdale reports 266 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 30% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,362/100K.

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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population860
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density2,098/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$76,500
Per Capita$32,233
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$2,995M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,174

Housing

A+
Home Value$137,600
Rent$788
Ownership88.6%
Zillow$201,890
Housing Units359
Rent Burden32.5%

Crime

F
Violent266/100K
Property2,362/100K

Health

Obesity37.2%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,955/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain36.2 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
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.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.