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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):

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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