The Town FilesBrownsdale, Florida
Community in Santa Rosa County · population 528 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $289,600
- Household income
- $90,789
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 32.1
Brownsdale is a community of 528 people in Santa Rosa County, Florida. The median home is worth $289,600, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks easier by car than 99% of Florida towns, better for families than 89% of Florida towns, better for first-time buyers than 79% of Florida towns.
How Brownsdale ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Brownsdale is worth $289,600, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $90,789, which is more affordable than 88% of Florida towns. 86.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Brownsdale | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $289,600 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | — | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $90,789 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 86.4% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 2004 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Brownsdale
| People | Brownsdale | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.1 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.2% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 21.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.0% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 4.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 32.3% | — |
| Work from home | 26.3% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 31.4 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 79.7% | 92.4% |
Weather in Brownsdale
July highs average 91.0°F and January lows 36.0°F. About 67.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 94 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 31 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Brownsdale since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on February 15, 2016 about 5.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 10, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 6 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 11, 2009.
Severe weather in Santa Rosa County since 1996
Santa Rosa County has been included in 45 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 27, 2026 | Hurricane | DR-4955: Hurricane Isaias |
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3655: Hurricane Isaias |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3615: Tropical Storm Helene |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Santa Rosa County
Santa Rosa County had 43,548 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,217 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Brownsdale itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near Brownsdale
- Jay, FL5.4 mi · 524 people · home $150,800
- Century, FL6.5 mi · 1,713 people · home $68,700
- Chumuckla, FL7.4 mi · 1,063 people · home $293,200
- Flomaton, AL8.7 mi · 1,466 people · home $111,200
- Allentown, FL11.5 mi · 1,023 people · home $243,800
- Molino, FL14.6 mi · 1,296 people · home $225,200
- Wallace, FL15.3 mi · 3,868 people · home $400,700
- East Brewton, AL16.6 mi · 2,293 people · home $87,200
Brownsdale questions
Is Brownsdale, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Brownsdale scores better for retirees than 38% of Florida towns and quieter than 60%. 17.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.1).
How much does a house cost in Brownsdale?
The median owner-occupied home in Brownsdale is valued at $289,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $90,789, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Brownsdale?
July highs average 91.0°F and January lows 36.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 67.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Brownsdale get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Brownsdale since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on February 15, 2016. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)