Livability Score

64
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (1) F
Regal Heartland
Cinema
Gordon Wood Stadium
Stadium
Food and Drink (9) F
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Schlotzsky's
Fast Food
Taco Bueno
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Shipley Do-nuts
Fast Food
Whataburger
Fast Food
Chicken Express
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Chicken Express
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (5) F
Brookshire's
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (25) A+
Vincent Street Park
Park
Sharp Park
Park
Coggin Park
Park
Wiggins Park
Park
Sportsman Park
Park
HPU Soccer Field
Park
Kiwanis Park
Park
Thomason Park
Park
Cordell Park
Park
Mayes Park
Park
Mayes Park
Park
Adair Spring Park
Park
Trigg Park
Park
Riverside Park
Park
Riverside Park
Park
Stonegate Park
Park
Stonegate Park
Park
Clark Park
Park
Clark Park
Park
Bunnin Park
Park
Red Stone Park
Park
Allcorn Park
Park
36th Division Memorial Park
Park
Early City Park
Park
Camp Bowie Memorial Air Park
Park
Shops (3) F
Big Lots
Department Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Heartland Mall
Mall
Stripes
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Brownwood.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.1% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Brownwood is 85/100 - which is 8% lower than Texas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime D+

Brownwood crime rates are 2,731 per 100k, which is equal to Texas
Property Crime
2,347 crimes per 100k D
Violent Crime
384 crimes per 100k D+
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employment D-

The median income in Brownwood is $42,944 - which is 22% lower than Texas.
Med. Household Income
$42,944 F
Unemployment Rate
3.2% B-
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health D+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Coggin Avenue Medical Park
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Kevin D. Clardy, D.D.S.
Dentist
Brownwood Regional Medical Center
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Brownwood home prices are $94,500 - which is 34% lower than Texas
Home Price
$94,500 F
Home Appreciation Rate
14% A-
Home Affordability
2.2x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools F

The Brownwood graduation rate is 78% - which is equal to Texas
School Test Scores
32% F
High School Grad. Rates
78% D+
Elementary Schools (8) D-
Coggin Int
Brownwood Int
Victory Life Academy
East El
Brownwood Daep
Lone Star H S West
Northwest El
Woodland Heights El
Early Pri
Early El
Early Middle
High Schools (5) F
Victory Life Academy
Brownwood H S
Brownwood Accelerated H S
Lone Star H S West
Mullin Oaks
Early H S
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ratings D+

Brownwood has an overall rating of 58% from 6 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes C-
User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes D
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Things to Do In Brownwood, TX 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) Brownwood has no shortage for things to do if you're looking for a fun place to take the kids on vacation. There are also historic attractions that will make your time in the city especially appealing.

The Brownwood Public Library is one of the best places to see writings from ...Read More past centuries that detail the history of the city. You'll also get information about local events. If you're able to catch the Celebrate Brownwood Feels Like Home festival while you're in town, this is a fun way to learn about the area's culture. Lake Brownwood is also a beautiful place to visit, and there's lots of space to get an outdoor workout.

Santa Fe Railroad Depot and Harvey House is one of the most unique museums in the area for learning about the people who make Brownwood unique, and you can also visit the Martin & Frances Lehnis Railroad Museum will give you insight into the developments in transportation locally and nationally over the years. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Brownwood? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Vincent Street Park
      Sharp Park
      Coggin Park
      Wiggins Park
      Sportsman Park
      HPU Soccer Field
      Kiwanis Park
      Thomason Park

      Entertainment

      Regal Heartland
      Gordon Wood Stadium

      Food & Drink

      Dairy Queen
      Schlotzsky's
      Taco Bueno
      Subway
      Sonic
      McDonald's
      Shipley Do-nuts
      Whataburger

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Brownwood? Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Brownwood.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      8% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Brownwood? The cost of living in Brownwood is 85/100 - which is 8% lower than Texas.
      Brownwood
      85

      15% less expensive than average

      Texas
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Brownwood? Brownwood crime rates are 2,731, which are equal to Texas
      Total Crime
      2,731 per 100k people

      17% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 37

      17% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -17%

      Year over year crime is down

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in Brownwood? The median income in Brownwood is $42,944 which is 22% lower than Texas.
      Median household income
      $42,94422% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $23,81020% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      31% lower than the US average

      C Health & Safety

      Is Brownwood a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Brownwood Regional Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Brownwood home prices? Brownwood home prices are $94,500 - which is 34% lower than Texas
      Median home value
      $94,50049% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $80415% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      59%

      6% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Brownwood have good schools? The Brownwood graduation rate is 78% - which is equal to Texas
      High school grad. rates
      78%

      6% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      32%

      34% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      13% lower than the US average

      D+ User Ratings

      Is Brownwood a good place to live? Brownwood has an overall rating of 58% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      58%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      55%

      5 total surveys

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