Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
23%
Brown Deer
Brown Deer, WI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,479
Population
12,613
Renter Mix
36% Rent
Relish outdoor recreation and suburban convenience near Milwaukee
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Located about 12 miles northwest of Milwaukee, Brown Deer is a quiet suburb known for its tight-knit community, recreational opportunities, and convenient locale. Brown Deer offers plenty of options for outdoor fun on the Milwaukee River and at Brown Deer Park in addition to numerous surrounding nature preserves, country clubs, and sports facilities. Lakefront beaches are also within close reach of Brown Deer.
Multiple shopping areas with familiar chains afford Brown Deer residents access to all kinds of modern conveniences. Bayshore Town Center is also just a short drive from Brown Deer, with abundant retail shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues to explore. Milwaukee’s many cultural offerings are just 20 minutes’ driving distance away as well. Getting around from Brown Deer is easy with access to Route 57 and I-43.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$80,562
Average: $89,747
Education
3,956
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,501
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Brown Deer has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
36%
Non-Renters
64%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
28%
Other Education
72%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Brown Deer, WI is $1,420 for a studio, $1,476 for one bedroom, $1,676 for two bedrooms, and $2,210 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Brown Deer has increased by 5.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,476/month
796 Sq Ft
House
$1,635/month
659 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,390/month
931 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Brown Deer, WI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
709 Students
Public
Grades PK-6
800 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
944 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
944 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Lilly Lane Nature Preserve
- Havenwoods State Forest
- Kletzsch Park
- Grasslyn Nature Preserve
- Mequon Nature Preserve
Airports
- General Mitchell International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.