Brownsburg

Brownsburg is a sprawling, mostly residential suburb to the northwest of Indianapolis.
The start of the drag strip at Lucas Oil Raceway Park in Brownsburg.
Communities offer newly built homes in Brownsburg.
Many nice homes can be found on Pine Cone Drive in Brownsburg.
Brownsburg Town Hall is a community gathering place.

Brownsburg, IN Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,301

Population

28,092

Renter Mix

28% Rent

A growing suburban community with Indianapolis just minutes away

Suburb Commuter Interstate Safe Low Crime Schools Family Friendly

Brownsburg is a suburban town located about fifteen miles northwest of Indianapolis’ Wholesale District. Frequently appearing on lists of the best small towns in the state, Brownsburg’s low crime rate and excellent public schools make it a highly desirable community for families, and the close proximity to Indianapolis boost the appeal for commuters. Mainly a residential town, Brownsburg has seen significant population growth over the past two decades, and the thriving rental market features a blend of houses, apartments, and condos to suit any taste.

Explore the City

Communities offer newly built homes in Brownsburg.

Many nice homes can be found on Pine Cone Drive in Brownsburg.

Brownsburg Town Hall is a community gathering place.

Not all residents of Brownsburg are people in this semi-rural suburb.

The bus is Brownsburg's only source of public transit.

Inside Noble Roman's Craft Pizza and Pub in downtown Brownsburg.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$102,372

Average: $121,523

Education

10,177

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

16,139

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.

Median Age

39 Years

Largest Age Group

40-49 Years

Approximately 14% of Residents

Under 20

26%

Over 65

16%

Housing Distribution

Brownsburg has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
28%
Non-Renters
72%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
32%
Other Education
68%

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Brownsburg, IN is $1,215 for a studio, $1,295 for one bedroom, $1,586 for two bedrooms, and $2,007 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Brownsburg has increased by 0.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,295/month
781 Sq Ft
House
$2,266/month
2,150 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Brownsburg, IN

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Schools

Lincoln Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

658 Students

Eagle Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

586 Students

Brown Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

765 Students

White Lick Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

658 Students

Delaware Trail Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

600 Students

Brownsburg East Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,340 Students

Brownsburg West Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,043 Students

Brownsburg High School

Public

Grades 9-12

3,177 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Eagle Creek Park
  • Burnett Woods Nature Preserve
  • Earth Discovery Center
  • Eagle Creek Park Ornithology Center
  • Northwestway Park

Airports

  • Indianapolis 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.