At a Glance
Median Income
$78,750
$39,414 per capita
Home Value
$182,100
Zillow: $217,415
Median Rent
$763/mo
21.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.0%
99.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
14.0% smoking rate
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?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brownville residents earn a median household income of $78,750 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,414. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,104 business establishments, including 253 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brownville is $182,100 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $217,415. Median rent is $763/month, with 21.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.
Education
24.0% of adults in Brownville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
99.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brownville has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population538
Median Age51.9 yrs
Density868/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$78,750
Per Capita$39,414
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,588M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,202
Housing
A+
Home Value$182,100
Rent$763
Ownership73.6%
Zillow$217,415
Housing Units341
Rent Burden21.9%
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,243/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain37.1 in/yr
Elevation346 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.0%
High School+99.5%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 41%
Commute14 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Brownville was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Watertown International (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 253 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.