At a Glance
Median Income
$78,125
$31,553 per capita
Home Value
$157,500
Zillow: $294,031
Median Rent
$888/mo
34.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.6%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
15.1% smoking rate
How Britton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Britton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Britton a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Britton residents earn a median household income of $78,125 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,553. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,514 business establishments, including 276 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Britton is $157,500 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $294,031. Median rent is $888/month, with 34.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Education
16.6% of adults in Britton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Britton has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population695
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density880/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans11.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$78,125
Per Capita$31,553
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$8,136M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,164
Housing
A+
Home Value$157,500
Rent$888
Ownership82.9%
Zillow$294,031
Housing Units293
Rent Burden34.2%
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,571/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain36.0 in/yr
Elevation701 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.6%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute33 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries18
Did You Know?
Britton was founded in 1881.
The median home in Britton was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 276 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.