Apartments for rent in Brown Deer, WI

The small city of Brown Deer, Wisconsin is home to just over 12,000 people. It's a nice place to settle down, as retirees account for a greater percentage of the population (19%) here than they do nationally (14%), while young adults appear in smaller numbers. Just 34% of residents rent in Brown Deer, as the majority own their homes. The average rent for Brown Deer is $98 per month more than the state average.

There are three primary industries in Brown Deer: healthcare, manufacturing, and retail. Combined, these industries account for 23% of the city's labor force. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 8% of residents work in sales, which ranks as the top field in the city. Brown Deer workers earn an average annual income of about $67,000, roughly the same as the average Wisconsin resident. However, Brown Deer compares less favorably to the national average ($73,345). Compared to the national average (21%), Brown Deer has a relatively high concentration of residents over the age of 25 who have earned a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree (26%).

Brown Deer has an average commute time of about 23 minutes, faster than around 70% of cities in Wisconsin. Many residents (44%) commute to work by car or truck, while public transit isn't extensively used. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.