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Brownsdale, MN


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Brownsdale, Minnesota

Brownsdale, Minnesota, in Mower county, is 27 miles SW of Rochester, Minnesota (center to center) and 84 miles S of St. Paul, Minnesota. There are an estimated 718 people in the city.

The People and Families of Brownsdale

In Brownsdale, about 61% of adults are married.

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

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Brownsdale had a median family income of $43,864. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Brownsdale.

Brownsdale Housing

Approximately 83% of housing in Brownsdale is owner-occupied. The city is known in Minnesota for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Brownsdale, 87% of commuters drive to work. Brownsdale is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Brownsdale Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Brownsdale, MN

Comparing Brownsdale 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 Population99
Well-Paid Single Men74
Senior Citizens76
Age of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Female Share of the Population22
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty86
People in Middle Class or Better75
Median Family Income74
College Educated Adults31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Working at Home99
Short Commute Times53
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents99
Affordability of Property Taxes78
People Living Alone65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
Housing Recently Built43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
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