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Brownsville, MN

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Population
545
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
706 ft
Median Home Value
$174,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$570/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$66,750
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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OverallBest places in MinnesotaPopulation rankingHighest population places in MinnesotaNearest larger communityLa Crosse, Wisconsin9.1 miles away · 50,784 residents.

About Brownsville

Tucked between steep bluffs and the Mississippi River backwaters, Brownsville is a quiet town of around 500 residents in the southeast corner of Minnesota. Life here moves at an easy pace, shaped by the dramatic scenery of the Driftless Area and direct access to the water. Highway 26 runs right along the riverfront, making it easy to enjoy the quiet of a small town while staying just a short drive from work and shopping in nearby La Crosse.

Brownsville City Hall

Once a busy nineteenth-century steamboat landing, Brownsville has settled into a close-knit community where daily routines revolve around the outdoors. Residents spend their weekends boating and camping at Wildcat Landing, fishing on Lawrence Lake, and watching thousands of tundra swans rest along the river each fall. For anyone seeking a relaxed pace and a front-row seat to the Mississippi, it is an inviting corner of the state to call home.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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