Brownsburg, IN

Brownsburg, Indiana

Introduction to Brownsburg, Indiana

Brownsburg, Indiana, in Hendricks county, is 13 miles W of Indianapolis, Indiana. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns that it shares the Indianapolis metropolitan area with. Brownsburg has a population of approximately 14,520.

Brownsburg History

James B. Brown was the first settler in this area, and the town was named after him. He arrived here in 1824 when the are was just a dense, unbroken stretch of wilderness. Four years later, Brown Township had its first log schoolhouse. In 1863, it was divided into Brown Township and Lincoln Township. The area had its first post office in 1836 and the first election here was held in 1848.

Brownsburg and nearby Attractions

• Eagle Creek Park
• Eagle Creek Reservoir
• Arbuckle Acres
• Williams Park
• Bulldog Aquatic Center
• Vic Overman Sportsfield Park

Things To Do In Brownsburg

The Town of Brownsburg provides opportunities for a diverse range of activities. The Parks and Recreations Department maintains several parks with varied facilities around the city, and also organizes special programs and events throughout the year. The Brownsburg Community Recreation Center has an aerobics room, gymnasiums, a fitness room and meeting rooms.

Brownsburg Transportation

Indianapolis International Airport is a short drive away.

Brownsburg Higher Education

Butler University, Indiana University and Ivy Tech State College are all in the area.

High Points

Brownsburg strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

Category	Trophy
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 3%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 5%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 6%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 11%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 12%

Comparative Profile of Brownsburg, IN

Comparing Brownsburg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Brownsburg Almanac

Brownsburg Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Brownsburg Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Brownsburg Public Libraries

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Brownsburg High Schools (2004)

BROWNSBURG HIGH SCHOOL
1000 S ODELL ST
317-852-2258
Serves 1,698 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.8

Brownsburg Colleges

(List of All Indiana Colleges)

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