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Brownsburg, IN

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Brownsburg, IN

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 32
Population30,310
Foreign Born2.0%
Population Density1,773people per mi²
Median Age36.2 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
ChangingSince 2010, this city has seen significant changes in racial and ethnic composition in a short time.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

113/100

13% above national average

A-

The Real Cost of Living in Brownsburg, Indiana

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $22k$42k
Comfortable $55k$81k
Luxury $154k+$238k+
Elite (Top 5%) $181k+$280k+
Affordability Ratio

131%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean94%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
32
Positive
12
Poor
1
Negative
1

Groceries

6 within 10 miles

1.5mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.3mi

Hospital

20 within 20 miles

1.6mi

Airport

Indianapolis International Airport

9.4mi

Post Office

USPS — Brownsburg, IN

1.5mi

Critical Amenities

Golf12Nearest 3.4 mi
Camping8Nearest 12.3 mi
Marina2Nearest 3.4 mi
Winery1Nearest 6.1 mi
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range1Nearest 6.1 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
B-
Good

An upper-middle-class area. Household wealth, education levels, and homeownership run ahead of national benchmarks.

Median HHI
$105k+3.5%
40% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$505k
23% below US avg
College Educated
46.9%
34% above US avg
WFH
13.9%
3% below US avg
Homeownership
73.0%
12% above US avg
Median Home
$283k
Equal to US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A+
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 92% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
7.2
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−26.8%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−37.8%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.06 / 1k Residents75% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.23 / 1k Residents87% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−15.9%
Burglary
0.90 / 1k Residents25% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
5.32 / 1k Residents23% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.52 / 1k Residents60% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+15Solidly Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Brownsburg, Indiana
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B-
Fair9.3% of income
Property Rights
B
GoodIJ Grade B
Firearm Rights
A
GreatFPC Grade A
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Importer (35% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
F
ProhibitedIllegal
Gambling Laws
A
Broadly OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
F
ProhibitedIllegal

Homesteading

Growing Season192 days258 frost-free
Annual Rainfall46.0"
Elevation879 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D+
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor13 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,773/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C
Weak4 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
D-
PoorInland Flooding, Tornado, Cold Wave, Earthquake, Hail
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 302 mi · coast 573 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$60.4M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityIndianapolis867k people are 13 mi away
Nearest Major Airport9.4 miHub-class commercial airport
Distance to State Capital13 miIndianapolis, IN
Nearest Prison5.4 mi4 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-22T10:35:35.000Z

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