The Town FilesBrusly, Louisiana
Town in West Baton Rouge Parish · population 2,578 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $253,900
- Household income
- $105,538
- Jan low / Jul high
- 40° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 26
- Median age
- 35.2
Brusly is a town of 2,578 people in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $253,900, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks more upscale than 97% of Louisiana towns, better for young professionals than 88% of Louisiana towns, better for families than 72% of Louisiana towns.
How Brusly ranks
Percentile among Louisiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Louisiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Brusly is worth $253,900, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $105,538, which is more affordable than 78% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $1,469 a month. 89.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Brusly | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $253,900 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $1,469 | $887 |
| Median household income | $105,538 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 89.5% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1988 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Brusly
| People | Brusly | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.2 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.0% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 29.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.6% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.9% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 6.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.2% | — |
| Work from home | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 25.6 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.0% | 84.6% |
Weather in Brusly
July highs average 91.4°F and January lows 39.6°F. About 64.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 85 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 26 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Brusly since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 8, 1989 about 8.9 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 94 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 24, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 60 times; the largest was 3.75 inches on June 20, 2023.
Severe weather in West Baton Rouge Parish since 1996
West Baton Rouge Parish has been included in 38 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3638: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
| August 29, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4611: Hurricane Ida |
| August 27, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3568: Tropical Storm Ida |
Jobs and pay in West Baton Rouge Parish
West Baton Rouge Parish had 13,248 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $67,548 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Brusly itself the ACS puts it at 19.1%.
Public schools in Brusly
5 public schools with 2,586 students, about 13.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brusly High School | 9-12 | 770 | 15.1 |
| Brusly Middle School | 6-8 | 574 | 13.7 |
| Brusly Elementary School | PK-1 | 518 | 11.5 |
| Lukeville Elementary School | 2-3 | 372 | 12.8 |
| Brusly Upper Elementary School | 4-5 | 352 | 11.4 |
Towns near Brusly
- Addis, LA1.9 mi · 6,731 people · home $247,400
- Port Allen, LA4.3 mi · 4,939 people · home $181,300
- Gardere, LA7.4 mi · 13,203 people · home $243,300
- Plaquemine, LA7.7 mi · 6,269 people · home $176,300
- Baton Rouge, LA7.9 mi · 227,470 people · home $234,700
- Merrydale, LA11.2 mi · 9,227 people · home $136,100
- Brownfields, LA12.8 mi · 5,145 people · home $207,200
- St. Gabriel, LA13.2 mi · 6,433 people · home $239,200
Brusly questions
Is Brusly, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Brusly scores better for retirees than 36% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 42%. 17.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.2).
How much does a house cost in Brusly?
The median owner-occupied home in Brusly is valued at $253,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $105,538, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $1,469 a month.
What is the weather like in Brusly?
July highs average 91.4°F and January lows 39.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 64.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Brusly get tornadoes?
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Brusly since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 8, 1989. The typical Louisiana town has had 27.
- 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)