What are the schools like in Browns Crossing, IN?

School district data for Browns Crossing is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Browns Crossing?

The median household income in Browns Crossing, IN is $125,788 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Browns Crossing, IN?

Browns Crossing has an average high temperature of 36.3°F in January and 83.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 16.7 inches.

Browns Crossing, IN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Browns Crossing, IN affordable or expensive?

Browns Crossing's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Browns Crossing is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $118,200 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Browns Crossing, IN?

Crime rate data for Browns Crossing is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Browns Crossing, IN a Good Place to Live?

Browns Crossing is a small town of 683 in Indiana, with a median household income of $125,788 . Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Browns Crossing stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Browns Crossing is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Browns Crossing 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: 94.6

Browns Crossing's overall cost of living index is 94.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Browns Crossing costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Browns Crossing, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$118,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	74.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$125,788	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Browns Crossing is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Browns Crossing, IN	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Browns Crossing sees average highs of 36.3°F in January and 83.9°F in July, with 45.5 inches of annual precipitation and 16.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Browns Crossing, IN
Average High — January	36.3°F
Average High — July	83.9°F
Annual Precipitation	45.5"
Annual Snowfall	16.7"

Demographics

Metric	Browns Crossing, IN	National Avg
Population	683	—
Median Age	28.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	42.6%	22.2%
65 and over	5.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Browns Crossing vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Browns Crossing, IN affordable or expensive?

Browns Crossing's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Browns Crossing roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $118,200 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Browns Crossing, IN?

Crime data for Browns Crossing is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Browns Crossing?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Browns Crossing, IN a good place to live?

Browns Crossing, IN has a population of 683, a median household income of $125,788, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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.

What is the weather like in Browns Crossing?

Browns Crossing averages 36.3°F in January and 83.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.5 inches with about 16.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Browns Crossing?

The population of Browns Crossing, Indiana is 683 with a median age of 28.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Browns Crossing?

Key numbers for living in Browns Crossing: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $118,200, median household income $125,788. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Browns Crossing side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.