Living in Brazil, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Brazil · Census data 2020–2024
Brazil has 7,831 residents with a median age of 39.5. The median household income is $52,055 (28% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $113,900, the median rent is $869/month.
Brazil at a glance
- Population
- 7,831
- Median age
- 39.5State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $52,055State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $113,900State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $869/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 72.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.5%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Brazil a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 48% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Indiana median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 18.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Brazil
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Brazil the median home value is $113,900, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $869 per month, which is 25.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,074 a month in housing costs.
Brazil median household income
The median household income in Brazil is $52,055 and the income per person is $32,347. 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Brazil: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,757
- Owner-occupied
- 72.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.2%
- Vacant
- 11.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.27
Brazil demographics
- Population
- 7,831
- Median age
- 39.5
- Under 18
- 21.5%
- 65 and older
- 18.5%
- Households
- 3,319
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Brazil ›
Education in Brazil
13.5% of adults 25 and older in Brazil have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 3.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Brazil
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 1.3%
- Drive alone
- 79.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.5%
Brazil vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 7,831 | $52,055 | $113,900 | $869 |
| Knightsville | 642 | $60,208 | $109,800 | $817 |
| Harmony | 645 | $54,615 | $116,700 | $1,096 |
| Billtown | 177 | $55,795 | — | — |
| Staunton | 350 | $57,500 | $92,900 | $894 |
| Carbon | 238 | $86,667 | $87,500 | $940 |
| Cloverland | 398 | $72,865 | — | $3,501 |
| Seelyville | 986 | $56,994 | $151,900 | $821 |
| Bridgeton | 138 | $43,092 | $128,900 | — |
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Brazil ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Brazil: FAQ
What is the median household income in Brazil, IN?
The median household income in Brazil is $52,055, 28% lower than the Indiana median of $71,957 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Brazil?
The median home value in Brazil is $113,900, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Brazil?
The median gross rent in Brazil is $869 per month, about 25.4% of household income.
Is Brazil, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 48% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Indiana median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 18.6%.
What is the median age in Brazil?
The median age in Brazil is 39.5 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Brazil?
The average commute to work in Brazil is 34 minutes; 1.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Brazil?
The unemployment rate in Brazil is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Brazil?
13.5% of adults in Brazil 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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