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    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 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                                               1580
15 mile Trade Area                               51,268
Households                                                675
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 Cty…………Three elected Commissioners
Planning Commission
City                                                            yes
County                                                       yes
Zoning Regulations                                     yes
Comprehensive Plan                               1990

Tax Structure:
Sales Tax……………………………...None
Property Tax….........Consolidated Tax Rate is
................$18.02 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…………...…..…...2
Dentists…………..……...  1
Nurse Practitioner....……...  1
Library……………….…….1
Churches………………….12
Nearest hospital in Lebanon 15 miles

Transportation:
Auto: I-5 major north south route
         OR 228 east west
Air:  General aviation airports in Lebanon
        and Albany  Major air carrier airport
        40 miles south at Eugene.  Portland
        approximately 95 miles
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.  Rent
or buy.  Style, age, cost are considerations.
Sale price of existing single family homes
    ($75,000....$235,000)
Sale price of new construction 
    ($135,000—$195,000)

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.