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Brewster, MN


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Brewster, Minnesota

Brewster, Minnesota, in Nobles county, is 62 miles E of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 140 miles SW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. There are an estimated 502 people in the city.

The People and Families of Brewster

In Brewster, about 59% of adults are married. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Brewster. The kids here are young and many.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in the city than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Brewster had a median family income of $44,625.

Brewster Housing

Approximately 88% of housing in Brewster is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the city than you'll find in other cities. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Brewster.

Commuting

In Brewster, 93% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in the city. The commute to work is less of a chore in Brewster than other cities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 9%Brewster Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Brewster Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Brewster, MN

Comparing Brewster to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population109
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Well-Paid Single Men86
Senior Citizens65
Racial Diversity45
Age of the Population34
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income74
People Above Poverty63
People in Middle Class or Better53
College Educated Adults21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times98
Walking and Biking to Work32
Public Transportation Use22
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents88
Affordability of Property Taxes810
People Living Alone54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Housing Recently Built22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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