Brookville is a small town of 2,619 in Indiana, with a median household income of $54,537
and a 0.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Brookville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Brookville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Brookville 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: 94.1
Brookville's overall cost of living index is 94.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Brookville costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Brookville, IN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$138,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$566
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
52.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$54,537
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Brookville's violent crime rate is 48.3 per 100,000 residents
— 87% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
48.3 /100k
Property Crime
483.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Brookville is served primarily by Franklin County Community Sch Corp.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Brookville, IN
National Avg
School District
Franklin County Community Sch Corp
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
15.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Brookville sees average highs of 38.1°F in January
and 87.1°F in July,
with 43.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 17.6 inches of snow per year.
Brookville's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Brookville roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $138,700 and median rent is $566/month.
Brookville's violent crime rate is 48.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 483.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Brookville are operated by Franklin County Community Sch Corp.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1. 24.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Brookville, IN has a population of 2,619, a median household income of $54,537, and an unemployment rate of 0.6%.
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.
Brookville averages 38.1°F in January and 87.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.8 inches
with about 17.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Brookville, Indiana is 2,619 with a median age of 43.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Brookville: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $138,700, median household income $54,537, crime index 17 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Brookville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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