Brownsville is a small town of 378 in Ohio, with a median household income of N/A
and a 100.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Brownsville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Brownsville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Brownsville 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: 94.5
Brownsville's overall cost of living index is 94.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Brownsville costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Brownsville, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$64,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
N/A
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Brownsville's violent crime rate is 138.0 per 100,000 residents
— 64% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
138.0 /100k
Property Crime
1239.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Brownsville is served primarily by Northern Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.3:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Brownsville, OH
National Avg
School District
Northern Local
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
71.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Brownsville sees average highs of 38.6°F in January
and 86.0°F in July,
with 44.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 17.0 inches of snow per year.
Brownsville's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Brownsville roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $64,400 and median rent is N/A/month.
Brownsville's violent crime rate is 138.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1239.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Brownsville are operated by Northern Local.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.3:1. 0.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Brownsville, OH has a population of 378, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 100.0%.
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.
Brownsville averages 38.6°F in January and 86.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.6 inches
with about 17.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Brownsville, OH is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 43739, 43721, 43760.
The population of Brownsville, Ohio is 378 with a median age of 44.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Brownsville: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $64,400, median household income N/A, crime index 45 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Brownsville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
