Living in Browns, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Browns · Census data 2020–2024
Browns has 163 residents with a median age of 51.3. The median household income is $57,500 (31% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $31,300, the median rent is $600/month.
Browns is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Browns at a glance
- Population
- 163
- Median age
- 51.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $57,500State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $31,300State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $600/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 92.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.2%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Browns a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 88% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 21.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Browns
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Browns the median home value is $31,300, 91% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $600 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $865 a month in housing costs.
Browns median household income
The median household income in Browns is $57,500 and the income per person is $27,179. 21.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Browns: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 85
- Owner-occupied
- 92.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.9%
- Vacant
- 10.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.14
Browns demographics
- Population
- 163
- Median age
- 51.3
- Under 18
- 24.5%
- 65 and older
- 19.6%
- Households
- 76
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 13.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Browns ›
Education in Browns
4.2% of adults 25 and older in Browns have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 1.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Browns
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 3.1%
- Drive alone
- 84.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.4%
Browns vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | 163 | $57,500 | $31,300 | $600 |
| Bellmont | 196 | $55,000 | $47,800 | — |
| Albion | 2,001 | $56,500 | $93,800 | $837 |
| Bone Gap | 220 | $51,042 | $80,000 | $480 |
| Keensburg | 149 | $73,409 | $67,500 | — |
| Grayville | 1,590 | $46,319 | $74,200 | $677 |
| West Salem | 713 | $49,821 | $74,600 | $811 |
| Mount Carmel | 6,854 | $47,009 | $89,300 | $804 |
| Griffin | 148 | $82,500 | $127,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Browns, IL?
The median household income in Browns is $57,500, 31% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Browns?
The median home value in Browns is $31,300, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Browns?
The median gross rent in Browns is $600 per month, about 32.5% of household income.
Is Browns, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 88% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 21.5%.
What is the median age in Browns?
The median age in Browns is 51.3 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Browns?
The average commute to work in Browns is 19 minutes; 3.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Browns?
The unemployment rate in Browns is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Browns?
4.2% of adults in Browns have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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