Brownstown, IN Home for Rent

Brownstown, Indiana is a small Jackson County seat of about 3,000 people surrounded by rolling hills, farmland and southern Indiana’s well-known natural attractions. Many residents commute to nearby Seymour or work at the county government offices in town, while choosing to live here for the respected local school system and slower pace of life. Parks in Brownstown give residents everyday green space, and Starve Hollow State Recreation Area just south of town adds lakefront camping, fishing and hiking. The community also sits within easy reach of Jackson-Washington State Forest, Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge and parts of Hoosier National Forest, and Brownstown Speedway brings in stock car drivers from across the country. Housing ranges from early-1900s homes to newer infill construction along gently sloping, sidewalk-lined streets, with most properties including street parking and small garages. A private waterfront community, Forest and Lake, adds another housing option. Brownstown Elementary, Brownstown Central Middle and Brownstown Central High School all have solid ratings, and there is also a local private K–8 school. Each August, the Jackson County Watermelon Festival and Rock the Rind concert series draw thousands downtown, followed by the large Jackson County Fair at the nearby fairgrounds. Day-to-day life centers on Jay C for groceries, several dollar stores for basics, and local dining spots like The Bearded Hobo, Azteca Mexican Restaurant and Blondie’s Pizzeria and Pub, with more elaborate dining found in Seymour.