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Brownsburg, IN


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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 with which it shares the Indianapolis metropolitan area. Brownsburg contains a population of approximately 14,520.

The People and Families of Brownsburg

In Brownsburg, about 67% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Brownsburg, at least compared to other towns of its size. There are plenty of young children in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Brownsburg had a median family income of $63,245. The typical family in Brownsburg is better off than most in Indiana. The town has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Brownsburg. Interestingly, lots of people in the town have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Brownsburg favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $14,720. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Brownsburg.

Brownsburg Housing

Brownsburg has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 80% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Indiana, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.

Commuting

In Brownsburg, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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

Comparative Profile of Brownsburg, IN

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Well-Paid Single Women79
Well-Paid Single Men79
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population66
Senior Citizens43
Age of the Population33
Racial Diversity27

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better910
College Educated Adults810
Median Family Income810

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home78
Walking and Biking to Work57
Short Commute Times43
Public Transportation Use37

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Affordability of Property Taxes51
Affordability of Rents41
People Living Alone32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime98
Low Property Crime78

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