The Town FilesBrownsburg, Indiana
Town in Hendricks County · population 28,973 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $309,400
- Household income
- $102,235
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 17 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 28
- Median age
- 36.1
Brownsburg is a town of 28,973 people in Hendricks County, Indiana. The median home is worth $309,400, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks more upscale than 96% of Indiana towns, better for young professionals than 93% of Indiana towns, more vibrant than 80% of Indiana towns.
How Brownsburg ranks
Percentile among Indiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Indiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Brownsburg is worth $309,400, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $102,235, which is more affordable than 25% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $1,486 a month. 75.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Brownsburg | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $309,400 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $1,486 | $888 |
| Median household income | $102,235 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 75.1% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 2002 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Brownsburg
| People | Brownsburg | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.1 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.9% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 27.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 46.8% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.5% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 5.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.3% | — |
| Work from home | 16.0% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 24.2 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.7% | 89.2% |
Weather in Brownsburg
July highs average 85.2°F and January lows 21.2°F. About 40.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 17.2 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 17 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 106 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Brownsburg since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 25, 1978 about 8.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 2, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 115 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on April 19, 1996.
Severe weather in Hendricks County since 1996
Hendricks County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 15, 2026 | Flood | EM-3651: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3641: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4515: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3456: Covid-19 |
| April 22, 2014 | Severe Storm | DR-4173: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Hendricks County
Hendricks County had 81,164 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,449 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Brownsburg itself the ACS puts it at 1.6%.
Public schools in Brownsburg
12 public schools with 10,446 students, about 17.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownsburg High School | 9-12 | 3,318 | 19.9 |
| Brownsburg West Middle School | 6-8 | 1,253 | 14.9 |
| Brownsburg East Middle School | 6-8 | 1,171 | 16.0 |
| Crossroads Elementary School | K-5 | 622 | 17.8 |
| Brown Elementary School | K-5 | 590 | 15.1 |
| Cardinal Elementary School | K-5 | 590 | 15.5 |
| Lincoln Elementary School | K-5 | 559 | 17.5 |
| Eagle Elementary School | K-5 | 551 | 16.7 |
| Reagan Elementary School | K-5 | 549 | 14.4 |
| Delaware Trail Elementary School | K-5 | 499 | 14.7 |
| White Lick Elementary School | K-5 | 495 | 14.6 |
| Brownsburg Early Childhood Center | PK-PK | 249 | 41.5 |
Towns near Brownsburg
- Pittsboro, IN4.9 mi · 3,682 people · home $312,800
- Avon, IN5.1 mi · 21,474 people · home $323,800
- Danville, IN7.8 mi · 10,559 people · home $298,200
- Speedway, IN7.9 mi · 13,952 people · home $228,600
- Whitestown, IN9.5 mi · 10,178 people · home $373,500
- Plainfield, IN9.8 mi · 34,625 people · home $280,600
- Zionsville, IN11.4 mi · 30,603 people · home $587,800
- Indianapolis, IN13.3 mi · 887,642 people · home $224,800
Brownsburg questions
Is Brownsburg, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Brownsburg scores better for retirees than 50% of Indiana towns and quieter than 13%. 12.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.1).
How much does a house cost in Brownsburg?
The median owner-occupied home in Brownsburg is valued at $309,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $102,235, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $1,486 a month.
What is the weather like in Brownsburg?
July highs average 85.2°F and January lows 21.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.7 inches of precipitation a year and 17.2 inches of snow.
Does Brownsburg get tornadoes?
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Brownsburg since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on June 25, 1978. The typical Indiana town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)