At a Glance
Median Income
$34,021
$23,857 per capita
Home Value
$128,300
Zillow: $250,684
Median Rent
$876/mo
30.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,414/100K
7,554/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
84.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
29.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.7%
21.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Brunswick Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brunswick's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brunswick a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brunswick residents earn a median household income of $34,021 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,857. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,330 business establishments, including 310 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brunswick is $128,300 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $250,684. Median rent is $876/month, with 30.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Brunswick reports 1,414 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 272% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 7,554/100K. The murder rate is 12.6/100K.
Education
18.8% of adults in Brunswick hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
84.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brunswick has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population15,248
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density895/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
C
Median Income$34,021
Per Capita$23,857
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty29.1%
County GDP$6,274M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,038
Housing
A+
Home Value$128,300
Rent$876
Ownership40.2%
Zillow$250,684
Housing Units7,498
Rent Burden30.5%
Crime
F
Violent1,414/100K
Property7,554/100K
Murder12.6/100K
Assault999/100K
Burglary2,042/100K
Health
Obesity43.7%
Diabetes17.7%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death11,817/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain45.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Education
C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+84.4%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 37%
Commute20 min
Broadband74.7%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Brunswick was founded in 1771.
The median home in Brunswick was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Jacksonville International (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 310 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
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