In Brown, Illinois, the median home price is $157,116, compared with the Illinois median of $298,585; median household income is $67,917; the population is 6,322; schools rate 3.7 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 15.2 per 100k; and the average commute is 15.9 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Brown at a glance
Population
6,322
Median Household Income
$67,917
Typical Home Value
$157,116
School District Rating
3.7
Violent Crime Rate
15.2
Avg Commute Time
15.9
About Brown
Brown has a population of 6,322. The median home value is $157,116, 47% below the Illinois median. Median household income is $67,917 (19% below the Illinois median). The most populated towns are Mount Sterling, Versailles, and Missouri.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Brown
9 towns, by population.
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Brown at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Brown?
- Brown has a population of 6,322 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Brown?
- The median home value in Brown is $157,116. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Brown?
- Median household income in Brown is $67,917 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Brown in?
- Brown is in Illinois.
- How many towns are in Brown?
- Brown contains 9 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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