What are the schools like in Brewster, NE?

School district data for Brewster is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Brewster?

The median household income in Brewster, NE is $24,196 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Brewster, NE?

Brewster has an average high temperature of 40.2°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 44.6 inches.

Brewster, NE Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Brewster, NE?

Crime rate data for Brewster is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Brewster, NE a Good Place to Live?

Brewster is a small town of 34 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $24,196 .

Strengths: Brewster stands out for 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

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Brewster metro area.

Metric	Brewster, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$161,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$24,196	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Brewster is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Brewster, NE	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	84.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Brewster sees average highs of 40.2°F in January and 90.0°F in July, with 26.6 inches of annual precipitation and 44.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Brewster, NE
Average High — January	40.2°F
Average High — July	90.0°F
Annual Precipitation	26.6"
Annual Snowfall	44.6"

Demographics

Metric	Brewster, NE	National Avg
Population	34	—
Median Age	81.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	4.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	88.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Dunning, NE 15 mi Halsey, NE 21 mi Anselmo, NE 22 mi Taylor, NE 27 mi Merna, NE 32 mi

ZIP Codes in Brewster

Brewster, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68821

Brewster vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brewster, NE affordable or expensive?

Brewster has a median home value of $161,600 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $24,196.

What is the crime rate in Brewster, NE?

Crime data for Brewster is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Brewster?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Brewster, NE a good place to live?

Brewster, NE has a population of 34, a median household income of $24,196, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Brewster?

Brewster averages 40.2°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.6 inches with about 44.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Brewster?

Brewster, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68821.

What is the population of Brewster?

The population of Brewster, Nebraska is 34 with a median age of 81.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Brewster?

Key numbers for living in Brewster: median home $161,600, median household income $24,196. 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.