At a Glance
Median Income
$72,885
$40,801 per capita
Home Value
$166,500
Zillow: $230,471
Bachelor's Degree+
23.7%
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
11.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
18.5% smoking rate
How Brimley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brimley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brimley a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brimley residents earn a median household income of $72,885 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,801. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 842 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brimley is $166,500 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $230,471. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Education
23.7% of adults in Brimley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brimley has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population379
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density217/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,885
Per Capita$40,801
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty11.2%
County GDP$1,603M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014
Housing
A+
Home Value$166,500
Rent
Ownership97.5%
Zillow$230,471
Housing Units316
Rent Burden29.7%
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death7,385/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain34.5 in/yr
Elevation664 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.7%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+10.6%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute25 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Brimley was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Chippewa County International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.