Living in Brownington, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Brownington · Census data 2020–2024
Brownington has 58 residents with a median age of 53. The median home value is $76,100.
Brownington is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Brownington at a glance
- Population
- 58
- Median age
- 53State: 39
- Median home value
- $76,100State: $230,300
- Homeowners
- 92.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.3%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Brownington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 18.8%; a poverty rate of 19%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Brownington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Brownington the median home value is $76,100, 77% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,250 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Brownington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 38
- Owner-occupied
- 92.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.4%
- Vacant
- 28.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 2.15
Brownington demographics
- Population
- 58
- Median age
- 53
- Under 18
- 19%
- 65 and older
- 19%
- Households
- 27
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 21.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Brownington ›
Education in Brownington
4.3% of adults 25 and older in Brownington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 4.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Brownington
- Unemployment rate
- 18.8%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 11.5%
- Drive alone
- 46.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.5%
Brownington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brownington | 58 | — | $76,100 | — |
| Deepwater | 320 | $29,722 | $81,300 | $686 |
| Lowry City | 618 | $41,250 | $82,200 | $715 |
| Clinton | 9,065 | $51,250 | $155,400 | $702 |
| Osceola | 1,042 | $42,582 | $127,000 | $557 |
| Montrose | 425 | $61,375 | $92,500 | $905 |
| Calhoun | 374 | $37,321 | $61,700 | $546 |
| Appleton City | 1,221 | $49,036 | $98,200 | $557 |
| Roscoe | 101 | $43,611 | $71,300 | — |
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What is the average home price in Brownington?
The median home value in Brownington is $76,100, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
Is Brownington, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 18.8%; a poverty rate of 19%.
What is the median age in Brownington?
The median age in Brownington is 53 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Brownington?
The average commute to work in Brownington is 29 minutes; 11.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Brownington?
The unemployment rate in Brownington is 18.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Brownington?
4.3% of adults in Brownington 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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