At a Glance
Median Income
$82,750
$38,059 per capita
Home Value
$361,300
Zillow: $435,301
Median Rent
$1,616/mo
28.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
81/100K
3,228/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.9%
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
234 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brownsville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
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 1.0% (72% 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 $435,301. 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.
Safety & Crime
Brownsville reports 81 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,228/100K.
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 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population1,949
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density1,454/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$82,750
Per Capita$38,059
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$6,881M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,105
Housing
A
Home Value$361,300
Rent$1,616
Ownership84.8%
Zillow$435,301
Housing Units825
Rent Burden28.0%
Crime
F
Violent81/100K
Property3,228/100K
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,440/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days234/yr
Rain54.5 in/yr
AQI32 (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.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 260 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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