Brethren, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Manistee County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
405 Population 316/sq mi density
$42,434 Median Income $24,473 per capita
$104,500 Home Value $219,030 Zillow
44°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$42,434 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,500 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Housing Overview

Median Home Value
$104,500
63% below
US avg: $281,900
Homeownership Rate
94.6%
45% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
216
Median year built: 1977

Home Value by Source

Census Median
$104,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$219,030
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price

Ownership vs. Renting

94.6%
Owner-Occupied
5.4%
Renter-Occupied
95%
5%
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied

Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)

Studio
$807/mo
1 Bedroom
$891/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,113/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,419/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,588/mo

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden
34.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
11% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1977
Average age of housing stock: 49 years
Homeownership Rate
94.6%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Census Median Value$104,500
Zillow Home Value (ZHVI)$219,030

Rent

FMR Studio$807
FMR 1-Bedroom$891
FMR 2-Bedroom$1,113
FMR 3-Bedroom$1,419
FMR 4-Bedroom$1,588

Market

Ownership & Stock

Owner-Occupied94.6%
Renter-Occupied5.4%
Homeownership Rate94.6%
Total Housing Units216
Median Year Built1977
Rent Burden34.4%