At a Glance
Median Income
$47,821
$28,802 per capita
Home Value
$123,700
Zillow: $164,082
Median Rent
$829/mo
34.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
327/100K
3,481/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.7%
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
15.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
303 sunny days/yr
How Brownwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brownwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brownwood a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brownwood residents earn a median household income of $47,821 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,802. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 960 business establishments, including 87 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brownwood is $123,700 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $164,082. Median rent is $829/month, with 34.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Brownwood reports 327 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 14% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,481/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
18.7% of adults in Brownwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brownwood has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population18,805
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density1,260/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$47,821
Per Capita$28,802
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty15.5%
County GDP$2,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$926
Housing
A+
Home Value$123,700
Rent$829
Ownership55.8%
Zillow$164,082
Housing Units8,321
Rent Burden34.1%
Crime
F
Violent327/100K
Property3,481/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault193/100K
Burglary649/100K
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death11,762/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days303/yr
Rain30.6 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,340 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.7%
High School+86.6%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 87% / D 13%
Commute14 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Brownwood was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Brownwood Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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