At a Glance
Median Income
$86,518
$59,113 per capita
Home Value
$368,100
Zillow: $632,024
Median Rent
$2,083/mo
18.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
80/100K
835/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.6%
98.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
12.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.9%
10.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Brownville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brownville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brownville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brownville residents earn a median household income of $86,518 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $59,113. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 25,382 business establishments, including 1,863 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brownville is $368,100 , 31% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $632,024. Median rent is $2,083/month, with 18.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Brownville reports 80 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 835/100K.
Education
33.6% of adults in Brownville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(0% below the national average).
98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brownville has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population2,267
Median Age45.3 yrs
Density2,119/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$86,518
Per Capita$59,113
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty12.3%
County GDP$86,705M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,585
Housing
A
Home Value$368,100
Rent$2,083
Ownership89.1%
Zillow$632,024
Housing Units1,006
Rent Burden18.0%
Crime
F
Violent80/100K
Property835/100K
Health
Obesity30.9%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death5,499/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.6 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation84 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.6%
High School+98.7%
Graduate+16.6%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 53%
Commute40 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries32
Did You Know?
The median home in Brownville was built in 1983.
20.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
There are 1,863 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 64 fatal vehicle crashes.