Michigan · Metropolitan Area
Britton is a small town in Michigan with a population of 695. Residents earn $78,125 per year, which is 4% above the national average.
Based on current data, Britton receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Britton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Britton is $78,125, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
The median home value in Britton is $157,500, 44% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $888 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
16.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Britton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches, including 39.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 96.9% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.1% |
| 77% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $78,125 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,553 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,164 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,000 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.2% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,514 |
| County GDP | $8,136M |
| Restaurants | 276 |
| Healthcare | 282 |
| Retail | 371 |
| Manufacturing | 126 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,560 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.90% |
| Commute Time | 33.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 77.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 12.2% |
| Census Median | $157,500 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $278,684 |
| Median List Price | $224,950 |
| Median List Price | $224,950 |
| $/Sq Ft | $125 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.2% |
| Price Drops | 40.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $888 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 34.2% |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,560 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.90% |
| Obesity | 39.2% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.1% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.6% |
| Depression | 29.5% |
| Mental Distress | 19.6% |
| Physical Distress | 13.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.8% |
| Premature Death | 8,571/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 282 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.8 inches |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 39.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 701 ft (214 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 880/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9877°N, 83.8305°W |
| County FIPS | 26115 |
Winner: Republican by 27.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.6% |
| 51% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 880/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 86.6% |
| Public Libraries | 18 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 282 |
| Restaurants | 276 |
| Retail Stores | 371 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Avg Commute | 33.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 77.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 12.2% |