What are the schools like in Brownsburg, IN?

Brownsburg is served primarily by Brownsburg Community School Corp. The district operates 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.0:1.

What is the median household income in Brownsburg?

The median household income in Brownsburg, IN is $101,883 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.2%.

What is the weather like in Brownsburg, IN?

Brownsburg has an average high temperature of 36.4°F in January and 85.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 17.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Brownsburg, IN affordable or expensive?

Brownsburg's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Brownsburg is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $253,700 and the median rent is $1,318 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Brownsburg, IN?

Brownsburg has a violent crime rate of 63.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 599.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Brownsburg, IN a Good Place to Live?

Brownsburg is a small city of 29,379 in Indiana, with a median household income of $101,883 and a 1.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Brownsburg stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Brownsburg 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

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

Metric	Brownsburg, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$253,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,318	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$101,883	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Brownsburg's violent crime rate is 63.0 per 100,000 residents — 83% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

63.0 /100k

Property Crime

599.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Brownsburg is served primarily by Brownsburg Community School Corp. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.0:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Brownsburg, IN	National Avg
School District	Brownsburg Community School Corp	—
Elementary Schools	8	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	48.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Brownsburg sees average highs of 36.4°F in January and 85.2°F in July, with 45.2 inches of annual precipitation and 17.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Brownsburg, IN
Average High — January	36.4°F
Average High — July	85.2°F
Annual Precipitation	45.2"
Annual Snowfall	17.2"

Demographics

Metric	Brownsburg, IN	National Avg
Population	29,379	—
Median Age	35.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	8.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.1%	18.9%
Asian	1.2%	6.3%
Under 18	27.9%	22.2%
65 and over	12.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Brownsburg

Brownsburg, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

46112

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brownsburg, IN affordable or expensive?

Brownsburg's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Brownsburg roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $253,700 and median rent is $1,318/month.

What is the crime rate in Brownsburg, IN?

Brownsburg's violent crime rate is 63.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 599.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Brownsburg?

Public schools in Brownsburg are operated by Brownsburg Community School Corp. The district has 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.0:1. 48.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Brownsburg, IN a good place to live?

Brownsburg, IN has a population of 29,379, a median household income of $101,883, and an unemployment rate of 1.2%. 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 Brownsburg?

Brownsburg averages 36.4°F in January and 85.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.2 inches with about 17.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Brownsburg?

Brownsburg, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 46112.

What is the population of Brownsburg?

The population of Brownsburg, Indiana is 29,379 with a median age of 35.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Brownsburg?

Key numbers for living in Brownsburg: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $253,700, median household income $101,883, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Brownsburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.