Brownsburg is a town in Hendricks County, Indiana, United States. The population was 14,520 at the 2000 census. The 2006 Indiana Population Estimate Update estimated the population as 18,850.Recently, CNN Money Magazine ranked Brownsburg as the #1 place to live in Indiana, and #33 best in the Nation. The magazine cited Brownsburg's low crime, strong economy, and excellent schools as factors for placing Brownsburg at the top. Brownsburg is a vibrant and progressive community with an award-winning school district that includes an advanced learning center for students. Brownsburg offers a wide variety of shopping, dining, lodging and recreational activities.