At a Glance
Median Income
$62,222
$31,064 per capita
Home Value
$138,100
Zillow: $242,509
Median Rent
$810/mo
26.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
33/100K
3,439/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Brownstown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brownstown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brownstown 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
Brownstown residents earn a median household income of $62,222 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,064. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,036 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brownstown is $138,100 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $242,509. Median rent is $810/month, with 26.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Brownstown reports 33 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,439/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
17.6% of adults in Brownstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brownstown has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population3,020
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density1,864/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$62,222
Per Capita$31,064
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$3,591M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,106
Housing
A+
Home Value$138,100
Rent$810
Ownership80.1%
Zillow$242,509
Housing Units1,204
Rent Burden26.4%
Crime
F
Violent33/100K
Property3,439/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault33/100K
Burglary434/100K
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,172/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain46.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation658 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.6%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute21 min
Broadband82.2%
Internet Speed189 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Brownstown was founded in 1816.
The median home in Brownstown was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 189 Mbps.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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