Brewster is a small town of 413 in Kansas, with a median household income of $65,893
and a 0.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Brewster 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 Brewster is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Brewster 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: 89.2
Brewster's overall cost of living index is 89.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Brewster costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Brewster, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$125,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$858
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
75.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$65,893
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Brewster's violent crime rate is 282.9 per 100,000 residents
— 26% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
282.9 /100k
Property Crime
745.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Brewster is served primarily by Brewster.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Brewster, KS
National Avg
School District
Brewster
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
8.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Brewster sees average highs of 42.0°F in January
and 92.0°F in July,
with 20.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 16.9 inches of snow per year.
Brewster's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Brewster roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $125,000 and median rent is $858/month.
Brewster's violent crime rate is 282.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 745.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Brewster are operated by Brewster.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.4:1. 21.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Brewster, KS has a population of 413, a median household income of $65,893, and an unemployment rate of 0.5%.
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.
Brewster averages 42.0°F in January and 92.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 20.3 inches
with about 16.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Brewster, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67732.
The population of Brewster, Kansas is 413 with a median age of 28.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Brewster: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $125,000, median household income $65,893, crime index 59 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Brewster side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.