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Brewster postcard 1908, 1908
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About Brewster
City in Minnesota, United StatesBrewster is a city in Nobles County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 506 at the 2020 census.
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Housing in Brewster
The typical Brewster home is worth about $270,000, up 6.1% in a year, 23% below the Minnesota typical home.
Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Work & commute in Brewster
Full picture →Most working residents leave Brewster for work: only 13% work in town. The top destinations are Worthington (32%), Sioux Falls (5%) and Fulda (3%). Half commute less than 11 miles.
Health in Brewster
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of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 20 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Brewster
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 42% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Brewster
Full climate →Brewster has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 45 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Schools in Brewster
All Brewster schools →School Grade C
The public schools Brewster’s kids attend trail 68% of Minnesota’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within MN. Ratings are from neighbors.
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