Brownsville, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Linn County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
1,949 Population 1,454/sq mi density
$82,750 Median Income $38,059 per capita
$361,300 Home Value $443,413 Zillow
$1,616 Median Rent 28.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$82,750 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$361,300 home value, $1,616/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
31.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Brownsville, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$82,750
10% above
$38,059 per capita
Home Value
$361,300
28% above
Zillow: $443,413
Median Rent
$1,616/mo
39% above
28.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.9%
5% below
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
56% below
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
19% above
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Brownsville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
110%
Home Value
128%
Rent
139%
Poverty
14%
Bachelor's
95%
Unemployment
44%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Brownsville a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Brownsville residents earn a median household income of $82,750 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,059. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,944 business establishments, including 260 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Brownsville is $361,300 , 28% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $443,413. Median rent is $1,616/month, with 28.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Education

31.9% of adults in Brownsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% below the national average). 95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Brownsville has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 25.

Data Overview

People

Population1,949
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density1,454/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans11.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$82,750
Per Capita$38,059
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$6,881M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,105

Housing

A
Home Value$361,300
Rent$1,616
Ownership84.8%
Zillow$443,413
Housing Units825
Rent Burden28.0%

Health

Obesity38.3%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,440/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain45.1 in/yr
AQI25 (Good)
Elevation337 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.9%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+11.6%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 36%
Commute30 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9

Did You Know?

Brownsville was founded in 1876.
The median home in Brownsville was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Mahlon Sweet Field (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.402 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 260 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.