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About
Life in Brownsburg
If you're considering Brownsburg, understand that you're looking at a suburban community in the Indianapolis metro area that's been growing steadily—up 16% in recent years—which means new development but also increasing density. The median household income is solid at $102k, and home values around $309k are reasonable for the region, though you'll want to factor in a 23-minute average commute if you're working elsewhere in the metro. The town skews family-focused with over half of households being married couples and a significant share raising kids, so schools and youth activities are central to community life.
Brownsburg at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Foreign-Born
8.3%
Broadband Internet
95.7%
of households
Population Growth
+17.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics8.3% foreign-born, most often from Nigeria
Who lives in Brownsburg: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Brownsburg, the largest foreign-born group is from Nigeria (50.6%), and 4.5% of residents speak Other at home.
Under 18
27.3%
of residents
65 and Older
12.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
38.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
19.7%
of households
Married Couples
58.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.73
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 40% above IN average
Rent, home values, and income in Brownsburg
In Brownsburg, rent runs 40% above the IN average, and home values are 42% above the IN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
50.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,465
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
75.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2002
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $357,970 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts below IN average
Unemployment in Brownsburg and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Brownsburg is 0.8 percentage points lower than the IN average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Brownsburg Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN metro area
Commute24.2 min avg
How Brownsburg residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Brownsburg, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 63% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 10 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
Medium hub5.2M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 86% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Brownsburg runs 86% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
46.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
676.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Brownsburg Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 13 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
76.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Hendricks County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Hendricks County, which includes Brownsburg, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 13 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.7M |
| 2024 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $25,000 |
| 2023 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $560,000 |
| 2022 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $31,000 |
| 2021 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $620,000 |
| 2020 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $290,500 |
| 2019 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $81,500 |
| 2018 | 5 | Heavy Snow | $8,750 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Hendricks County, county-wide
Air Quality35 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Hendricks County, which includes Brownsburg, is typically good — 333 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
35
Good Days
333
per year
Moderate Days
29
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Hendricks County, county-wide
Climate84°F summers, 24°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Brownsburg has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and cold winters (avg low 24°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
63°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
39°/24°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
45.2"
Annual Snowfall
17.2"
Hot Days/Year
17
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
106
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
131
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 21°F | 2.59" |
| Feb | 41°F | 24°F | 2.07" |
| Mar | 52°F | 33°F | 3.28" |
| Apr | 64°F | 43°F | 4.08" |
| May | 74°F | 54°F | 4.32" |
| Jun | 82°F | 63°F | 5.06" |
| Jul | 85°F | 67°F | 4.29" |
| Aug | 84°F | 65°F | 3.24" |
| Sep | 78°F | 57°F | 2.57" |
| Oct | 66°F | 45°F | 3.25" |
| Nov | 52°F | 35°F | 3.25" |
| Dec | 41°F | 26°F | 2.67" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Brownsburg
Uninsured
7.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Brownsburg's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Iu Health West Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.2 mi away · Avon
Ethan Crossing Addiction Campus of Indianapolis
Psychiatric · 5.5 mi away · Indianapolis
Neuropsychiatric Hospital of Indianapolis, Llc
Psychiatric · 5.6 mi away · Indianapolis
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Brownsburg
Brownsburg's student/teacher ratio is 17.0:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 46.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
12
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
46.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Brownsburg (within 15 miles)
Indiana University-Indianapolis
12 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 13,830 students · in-state tuition $10,762 · 57% graduate · median earnings $58,990 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,317 students · in-state tuition $49,890 · 80% graduate · median earnings $83,535 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,266 students · in-state tuition $42,100 · 60% graduate · median earnings $64,806 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreation
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Brownsburg
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Public Libraries in Brownsburg
Brownsburg Public Library
450 South Jefferson Street, Brownsburg
Cities Near Brownsburg
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Brownsburg?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Brownsburg FAQ
Is Brownsburg, Indiana affordable?⌄
Brownsburg's median rent is $1,486/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $102,235/year. Median home value is $309,400.
Is Brownsburg, Indiana safe?⌄
Brownsburg's violent crime rate was 46 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 677 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Brownsburg, Indiana?⌄
Brownsburg has an unemployment rate of 2.9%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Brownsburg, Indiana?⌄
The cost of living in Brownsburg is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,486/month and median household income is $102,235/year. The median home value is $309,400. About 50% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Brownsburg, Indiana?⌄
The average commute in Brownsburg is 24 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from