Brownsville, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Fond du Lac County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
693 Population 1,136/sq mi density
$100,341 Median Income $40,235 per capita
$235,100 Home Value $365,152 Zillow
$1,109 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$100,341 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$235,100 home value, $1,109/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Brownsville, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$100,341
34% above
$40,235 per capita
Home Value
$235,100
17% below
Zillow: $365,152
Median Rent
$1,109/mo
5% below
26.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.7%
30% below
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
111% above
1.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.4%
35% above
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°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
134%
Home Value
83%
Rent
95%
Poverty
8%
Bachelor's
70%
Unemployment
211%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Brownsville a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 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 $100,341 , which is 34% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,235. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,535 business establishments, including 233 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Brownsville is $235,100 , 17% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $365,152. Median rent is $1,109/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.

Education

23.7% of adults in Brownsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below the national average). 95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Brownsville has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population693
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density1,136/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans3.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$100,341
Per Capita$40,235
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty1.0%
County GDP$6,749M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,120

Housing

A+
Home Value$235,100
Rent$1,109
Ownership75.1%
Zillow$365,152
Housing Units248
Rent Burden26.3%

Health

Obesity43.4%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,377/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain28.4 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,017 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.7%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute23 min
Broadband94.6%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Brownsville was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Wittman Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.405 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 233 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.