Brownville Junction is a small town of 476 in Maine, with a median household income of $39,922
and a 18.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Brownville Junction stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Brownville Junction is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Brownville Junction 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: 90.4
Brownville Junction's overall cost of living index is 90.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Brownville Junction costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Brownville Junction, ME
National Avg
Median Home Value
$78,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$847
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$39,922
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Brownville Junction's violent crime rate is 23.8 per 100,000 residents
— 94% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
23.8 /100k
Property Crime
786.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Brownville Junction is served primarily by RSU 41/MSAD 41.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Brownville Junction, ME
National Avg
School District
RSU 41/MSAD 41
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Brownville Junction sees average highs of 25.5°F in January
and 78.0°F in July,
with 48.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 92.5 inches of snow per year.
Brownville Junction's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Brownville Junction roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $78,700 and median rent is $847/month.
Brownville Junction's violent crime rate is 23.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 786.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Brownville Junction are operated by RSU 41/MSAD 41.
The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1. 9.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Brownville Junction, ME has a population of 476, a median household income of $39,922, and an unemployment rate of 18.3%.
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.
Brownville Junction averages 25.5°F in January and 78.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.3 inches
with about 92.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Brownville Junction, ME is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 04414, 04415.
The population of Brownville Junction, Maine is 476 with a median age of 56.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Brownville Junction: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $78,700, median household income $39,922, crime index 19 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Brownville Junction side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.