What are the schools like in Brownsville, OR?

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

What is the median household income in Brownsville?

The median household income in Brownsville, OR is $78,348 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.0%.

What is the weather like in Brownsville, OR?

Brownsville has an average high temperature of 48.8°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Brownsville, OR affordable or expensive?

Brownsville's cost of living index is 105, where 100 represents the national average. This means Brownsville is 5% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $289,300 and the median rent is $1,521 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Brownsville, OR?

Brownsville has a violent crime rate of 183.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1915.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Brownsville, OR a Good Place to Live?

Brownsville is a small town of 1,832 in Oregon, with a median household income of $78,348 and a 2.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 105 (US average = 100), which is 5% above the national average.

Strengths: Brownsville's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 104.6

Brownsville's overall cost of living index is 104.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Brownsville costs roughly 5% more than the average American city.

Metric	Brownsville, OR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$289,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,521	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$78,348	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Brownsville's violent crime rate is 183.4 per 100,000 residents — 52% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

183.4 /100k

Property Crime

1915.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Brownsville, OR	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	25.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Brownsville sees average highs of 48.8°F in January and 85.0°F in July, with 41.9 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Brownsville, OR
Average High — January	48.8°F
Average High — July	85.0°F
Annual Precipitation	41.9"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Brownsville, OR	National Avg
Population	1,832	—
Median Age	44.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	21.5%	22.2%
65 and over	20.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Halsey, OR 6 mi Crawfordsville, OR 6 mi Shedd, OR 8 mi Sodaville, OR 8 mi South Lebanon, OR 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Brownsville

Brownsville, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

97327

Brownsville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brownsville, OR affordable or expensive?

Brownsville's cost of living index is 105, where 100 is the national average. That puts Brownsville roughly 5% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $289,300 and median rent is $1,521/month.

What is the crime rate in Brownsville, OR?

Brownsville's violent crime rate is 183.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1915.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Brownsville?

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

Is Brownsville, OR a good place to live?

Brownsville, OR has a population of 1,832, a median household income of $78,348, and an unemployment rate of 2.0%. 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 Brownsville?

Brownsville averages 48.8°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.9 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Brownsville?

Brownsville, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 97327.

What is the population of Brownsville?

The population of Brownsville, Oregon is 1,832 with a median age of 44.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Brownsville?

Key numbers for living in Brownsville: cost of living index 105 (100 = US average), median home $289,300, median household income $78,348, crime index 65 (100 = US average, lower is safer). 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.