Living in Brownstown, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Brownstown · Census data 2020–2024
Brownstown has 722 residents with a median age of 34. The median household income is $53,000 (36% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $72,900, the median rent is $886/month.
Brownstown is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Brownstown at a glance
- Population
- 722
- Median age
- 34State: 39
- Median household income
- $53,000State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $72,900State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $886/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 56.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.1%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Brownstown a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 72% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 19.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Brownstown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Brownstown the median home value is $72,900, 78% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $886 per month, which is 31.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $969 a month in housing costs.
Brownstown median household income
The median household income in Brownstown is $53,000 and the income per person is $23,956. 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Brownstown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 272
- Owner-occupied
- 56.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.2%
- Vacant
- 13.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 3.06
Brownstown demographics
- Population
- 722
- Median age
- 34
- Under 18
- 25.8%
- 65 and older
- 24%
- Households
- 236
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Brownstown ›
Education in Brownstown
4.1% of adults 25 and older in Brownstown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Brownstown
- Unemployment rate
- 5.1%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 2.4%
- Drive alone
- 67.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.3%
Brownstown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brownstown | 722 | $53,000 | $72,900 | $886 |
| St. Elmo | 1,257 | $45,294 | $82,600 | $762 |
| Vandalia | 5,796 | $45,469 | $98,500 | $778 |
| St. Peter | 338 | $63,500 | $99,600 | $650 |
| Altamont | 2,282 | $75,510 | $129,800 | $791 |
| Ramsey | 1,094 | $53,375 | $65,800 | $741 |
| Farina | 570 | $46,146 | $83,800 | $777 |
| La Clede | 135 | $43,641 | $63,000 | — |
| Herrick | 333 | $53,750 | $73,800 | $850 |
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What is the median household income in Brownstown, IL?
The median household income in Brownstown is $53,000, 36% 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 Brownstown?
The median home value in Brownstown is $72,900, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Brownstown?
The median gross rent in Brownstown is $886 per month, about 31.1% of household income.
Is Brownstown, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 72% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 19.8%.
What is the median age in Brownstown?
The median age in Brownstown is 34 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Brownstown?
The average commute to work in Brownstown is 24 minutes; 2.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Brownstown?
The unemployment rate in Brownstown is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Brownstown?
4.1% of adults in Brownstown 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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