Brownsdale is a small town of 797 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $63,750
and a 4.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Brownsdale 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 Brownsdale is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Brownsdale 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: 92.4
Brownsdale's overall cost of living index is 92.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Brownsdale costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Brownsdale, MN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$131,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$739
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
85.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$63,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Brownsdale's violent crime rate is 167.2 per 100,000 residents
— 56% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
167.2 /100k
Property Crime
1293.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Brownsdale, MN
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Brownsdale sees average highs of 21.9°F in January
and 80.8°F in July,
with 36.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 43.4 inches of snow per year.
Brownsdale's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Brownsdale roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $131,400 and median rent is $739/month.
Brownsdale's violent crime rate is 167.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1293.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Brownsdale, MN has a population of 797, a median household income of $63,750, and an unemployment rate of 4.9%.
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.
Brownsdale averages 21.9°F in January and 80.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.2 inches
with about 43.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Brownsdale, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 55918.
The population of Brownsdale, Minnesota is 797 with a median age of 43.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Brownsdale: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $131,400, median household income $63,750, crime index 51 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Brownsdale side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.