The area surrounding Brownsville is the self designated Grass Seed Capital
of the world. The primarily family-run grass seed farms
contribute heavily to the local economy.
Supporting
Businesses
such as seed brokers, laboratories, farm
equipment dealers, and transporters, are prosperous and growing.
Our easy
access to the I-5 corridor makes Brownsville’s light Industrial
Land
attractive to small companies looking to lower their transportation
cost or increase their transportation revenue.
Available
retail space in the Downtown
Commercial
area is generally
located in historic buildings.
The predominately one story large windowed
store fronts are ideal for specialty retailers, art galleries,
bicycle shops,
antique dealers and real estate companies.
Brownsville
is the western portal to the "Over the River and through
the woods" Scenic Byway which travels
from I-5 to the Cascades.
Commercial
property along this route house gas stations, feed supplies,
electrical contractors, video and convenience stores, who
cater to the
faster moving east-west traffic.
If you are
interested in locating a business in the Brownsville area,
please
contact John Morrison of the Chamber of Commerce at 541 466
3470
or via email at john@eweberry.com.
Demographics
Population:
Brownsville
1775
15 mile Trade Area
56,395
Households
725
Median Household Income
$42,000
Climate:
Monthly Avg. Low (January)
33
Monthly Avg. High (August)
81
Annual Precipitation 43”
Elevation
356’
Brownsville
has a high proportion of youth age 18 and younger, reflecting the young, family-oriented nature of the community.
City/County
Government:
Brownsville………......Manager/Council/Mayor
Linn Couty…………....Three elected Commissioners
Planning Commission
City
yes
County
yes
Zoning Regulations
yes
Comprehensive Plan 1990
Tax
Structure:
Sales Tax……………………………...None
Property Tax….........$21.14 per $1000 of assessed value
Application fees………………….…...Low
Community
Services:
Police…………………….…..County Sheriff
Fire &
Ambulance……. .…....local Fire District
Insurance Rating….. Varies by location 4 or 8
Doctors…………...….....1
Dentists…………..…….1
Nurse Practitioner....…..2
Library……………….…1
Churches…………........12
Nearest hospital............15
miles (Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital)
Transportation:
Auto:
I-5
major north/south route OR Hwy 228 east/west
Air:
General aviation airports in Lebanon and Albany. Major air carrier
airport 40 miles south
at Eugene and 95 miles north at Portland.
Marine:
Deep draft ports located at Newport 88 miles and Portland.
Motor
Carrier:
10 motor carriers operate
in the area
Rail:
Amtrak
& Burlington Northern
Housing:
A wide variety of housing is available to rent or buy.
Style, age, cost are considerations.
Sale price of
existing single family homes:
($125,000 to $400,000)
Sale
price of new construction:
($200,000—$600,000)
Utilities:
Electricity
provided by Pacific Power:
Telephone provided by Century Telephone.
High Speed DSL provided by Century Tel.
Limited access to fiber
Water and Sewer provided by the City
Brownsville
has a knowledgeable full-time planner available to assist
in the development and review process.
