Brunswick is a small town of 856 in Missouri, with a median household income of $42,500
and a 6.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is
16% below the national average.
Strengths:
Brunswick stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Brunswick is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Brunswick 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: 83.7
Brunswick's overall cost of living index is 83.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Brunswick costs roughly 16% less than the average American city.
Metric
Brunswick, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$74,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$456
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
58.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$42,500
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Brunswick's violent crime rate is 336.7 per 100,000 residents
— 11% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
336.7 /100k
Property Crime
592.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Brunswick is served primarily by BRUNSWICK R-II.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Brunswick, MO
National Avg
School District
BRUNSWICK R-II
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Brunswick sees average highs of 36.1°F in January
and 86.8°F in July,
with 40.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 12.2 inches of snow per year.
Brunswick's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Brunswick roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $74,000 and median rent is $456/month.
Brunswick's violent crime rate is 336.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 592.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Brunswick are operated by BRUNSWICK R-II.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.8:1. 19.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Brunswick, MO has a population of 856, a median household income of $42,500, and an unemployment rate of 6.1%.
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.
Brunswick averages 36.1°F in January and 86.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.4 inches
with about 12.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Brunswick, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 65236.
The population of Brunswick, Missouri is 856 with a median age of 44.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Brunswick: cost of living index 84 (100 = US average), median home $74,000, median household income $42,500, crime index 64 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Brunswick side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.