Below Average CostVery SafeBrownstown Cnt Com Sch Corp
BrownstownINHistoricMainStreet · Reporter1998 / Public domainJackson County Courthouse in Brownstown, southern side and front · Nyttend / Public domain
Brownstown is a small town of 3,015 in Indiana, with a median household income of $60,393
and a 1.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% 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:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 91.5
Brownstown's overall cost of living index is 91.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Brownstown costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Brownstown, IN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$123,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$747
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
78.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$60,393
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Brownstown's violent crime rate is 54.3 per 100,000 residents
— 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
54.3 /100k
Property Crime
811.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Brownstown is served primarily by Brownstown Cnt Com Sch Corp.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Brownstown, IN
National Avg
School District
Brownstown Cnt Com Sch Corp
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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
15.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Brownstown sees average highs of 37.5°F in January
and 84.7°F in July,
with 49.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 16.7 inches of snow per year.
Brownstown's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Brownstown roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $123,300 and median rent is $747/month.
Brownstown's violent crime rate is 54.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 811.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Brownstown are operated by Brownstown Cnt Com Sch Corp.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1. 17.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Brownstown, IN has a population of 3,015, a median household income of $60,393, and an unemployment rate of 1.9%.
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 37.5°F in January and 84.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.0 inches
with about 16.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Brownstown, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 47220.
The population of Brownstown, Indiana is 3,015 with a median age of 45.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Brownstown: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $123,300, median household income $60,393, crime index 24 (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.
