What are the schools like in Brewster, WA?

Brewster is served primarily by Brewster School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.0:1.

What is the median household income in Brewster?

The median household income in Brewster, WA is $58,617 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.6%.

What is the weather like in Brewster, WA?

Brewster has an average high temperature of 34.3°F in January and 90.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 27.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Brewster, WA affordable or expensive?

Brewster's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Brewster is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $207,900 and the median rent is $1,069 per month.

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

Brewster has a violent crime rate of 98.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 937.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Brewster, WA a Good Place to Live?

Brewster is a small town of 2,241 in Washington, with a median household income of $58,617 and a 3.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Brewster stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, 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

Index: 101.2

Brewster's overall cost of living index is 101.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Brewster costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Brewster, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$207,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,069	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	46.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$58,617	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Brewster's violent crime rate is 98.7 per 100,000 residents — 74% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

98.7 /100k

Property Crime

937.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Brewster is served primarily by Brewster School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.0:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Brewster, WA	National Avg
School District	Brewster School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	63.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Brewster sees average highs of 34.3°F in January and 90.9°F in July, with 10.8 inches of annual precipitation and 27.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Brewster, WA
Average High — January	34.3°F
Average High — July	90.9°F
Annual Precipitation	10.8"
Annual Snowfall	27.9"

Demographics

Metric	Brewster, WA	National Avg
Population	2,241	—
Median Age	25.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	15.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	40.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	56.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	40.8%	22.2%
65 and over	11.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Pateros, WA 7 mi Bridgeport, WA 8 mi Methow, WA 11 mi Malott, WA 13 mi Okanogan, WA 20 mi

ZIP Codes in Brewster

Brewster, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

98812

Brewster vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brewster, WA affordable or expensive?

Brewster's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Brewster roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $207,900 and median rent is $1,069/month.

What is the crime rate in Brewster, WA?

Brewster's violent crime rate is 98.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 937.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Brewster?

Public schools in Brewster are operated by Brewster School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.0:1. 11.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Brewster, WA a good place to live?

Brewster, WA has a population of 2,241, a median household income of $58,617, and an unemployment rate of 3.6%. 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 34.3°F in January and 90.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 10.8 inches with about 27.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Brewster?

Brewster, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 98812.

What is the population of Brewster?

The population of Brewster, Washington is 2,241 with a median age of 25.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Brewster?

Key numbers for living in Brewster: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $207,900, median household income $58,617, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. 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.