What are the schools like in Browns Mills, NJ?

Browns Mills is served primarily by Pemberton Township School District. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.8:1.

What is the median household income in Browns Mills?

The median household income in Browns Mills, NJ is $70,826 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.3%.

What is the weather like in Browns Mills, NJ?

Browns Mills has an average high temperature of 38.8°F in January and 85.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 24.8 inches.

Browns Mills, NJ Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Browns Mills, NJ affordable or expensive?

Browns Mills's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Browns Mills is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $190,200 and the median rent is $1,169 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Browns Mills, NJ?

Browns Mills has a violent crime rate of 4.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 56.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Browns Mills, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Browns Mills is a small city of 10,060 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $70,826 and a 9.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Browns Mills stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Browns Mills is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Browns Mills 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: 103.5

Browns Mills's overall cost of living index is 103.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Browns Mills costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Browns Mills, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$190,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,169	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	78.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$70,826	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Browns Mills's violent crime rate is 4.0 per 100,000 residents — 99% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

4.0 /100k

Property Crime

56.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Browns Mills is served primarily by Pemberton Township School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Browns Mills, NJ	National Avg
School District	Pemberton Township School District	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	85.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Browns Mills sees average highs of 38.8°F in January and 85.3°F in July, with 48.1 inches of annual precipitation and 24.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Browns Mills, NJ
Average High — January	38.8°F
Average High — July	85.3°F
Annual Precipitation	48.1"
Annual Snowfall	24.8"

Demographics

Metric	Browns Mills, NJ	National Avg
Population	10,060	—
Median Age	41.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	70.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	11.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.5%	18.9%
Asian	5.4%	6.3%
Under 18	20.7%	22.2%
65 and over	18.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Browns Mills

Browns Mills, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

08015

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Browns Mills, NJ affordable or expensive?

Browns Mills's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Browns Mills roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $190,200 and median rent is $1,169/month.

What is the crime rate in Browns Mills, NJ?

Browns Mills's violent crime rate is 4.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 56.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Browns Mills?

Public schools in Browns Mills are operated by Pemberton Township School District. The district has 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1. 16.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Browns Mills, NJ a good place to live?

Browns Mills, NJ has a population of 10,060, a median household income of $70,826, and an unemployment rate of 9.3%. 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 Browns Mills?

Browns Mills averages 38.8°F in January and 85.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.1 inches with about 24.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Browns Mills?

Browns Mills, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 08015.

What is the population of Browns Mills?

The population of Browns Mills, New Jersey is 10,060 with a median age of 41.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Browns Mills?

Key numbers for living in Browns Mills: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $190,200, median household income $70,826, crime index 2 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Browns Mills side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.