Brownstown is a small town of 749 in Illinois, with a median household income of $52,841
and a 7.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Brownstown stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Brownstown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Brownstown city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 91.1
Brownstown's overall cost of living index is 91.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Brownstown costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Brownstown, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$85,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$850
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
61.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$52,841
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Brownstown's violent crime rate is 28.1 per 100,000 residents
— 93% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
28.1 /100k
Property Crime
501.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Brownstown is served primarily by Brownstown CUSD 201.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Brownstown, IL
National Avg
School District
Brownstown CUSD 201
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
6.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
79.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Brownstown sees average highs of 37.0°F in January
and 86.7°F in July,
with 41.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 12.8 inches of snow per year.
Brownstown's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Brownstown roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $85,500 and median rent is $850/month.
Brownstown's violent crime rate is 28.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 501.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Brownstown are operated by Brownstown CUSD 201.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1. 6.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Brownstown, IL has a population of 749, a median household income of $52,841, and an unemployment rate of 7.8%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Brownstown averages 37.0°F in January and 86.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.2 inches
with about 12.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Brownstown, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62418.
The population of Brownstown, Illinois is 749 with a median age of 34.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Brownstown: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $85,500, median household income $52,841, crime index 14 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Brownstown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
