Brewster is a small town of 536 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $55,481
and a 5.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Brewster 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 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: 91.4
Brewster's overall cost of living index is 91.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Brewster costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Brewster, MN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$125,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$672
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
78.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$55,481
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Brewster's violent crime rate is 245.0 per 100,000 residents
— 36% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
245.0 /100k
Property Crime
665.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Brewster is served primarily by ROUND LAKE-BREWSTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Brewster, MN
National Avg
School District
ROUND LAKE-BREWSTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
7.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Brewster sees average highs of 22.6°F in January
and 82.0°F in July,
with 30.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 45.2 inches of snow per year.
Brewster's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Brewster roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $125,900 and median rent is $672/month.
Brewster's violent crime rate is 245.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 665.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Brewster are operated by ROUND LAKE-BREWSTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1. 7.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Brewster, MN has a population of 536, a median household income of $55,481, and an unemployment rate of 5.0%.
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.
Brewster averages 22.6°F in January and 82.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 30.5 inches
with about 45.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Brewster, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56119.
The population of Brewster, Minnesota is 536 with a median age of 41.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Brewster: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $125,900, median household income $55,481, crime index 51 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. 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.
