Bronson, MI

Michigan · Nonmetropolitan · City

2.8 Fair / 5.0
2,183 Population
$46,607 Median Income
$93,900 Home Value
$775 Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
215 Violent Crime / 100K
35.4 yrs Median Age
10.5% Bachelor's Degree+
2.8
Overall
3.5
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
1.8
Education

People

Population2,183
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density1,593/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 84.9%

Economy

3.5/5
Median Income$46,607
Per Capita Income$24,460
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty Rate14.4%
County GDP$1,938M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$93,900
Zillow Value$169,908
Median Rent$775
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,113

Health

Obesity36.8%
Diabetes11.5%
Depression28.7%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime215/100K
Property Crime2,404/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft42.9/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Jan / Jul23° / 72°
Rain39 in/yr
Snow39 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 38 (Good)

Education

1.8/5
Bachelor's+10.5%
High School+91.2%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.23
Libraries (County)6

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute21 min
Work From Home4.1%
BroadbandN/A

How Bronson Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$46,607
Home Value$93,900
Median Rent$775
Poverty Rate14.4%
Bachelor's Degree+10.5%
Unemployment1.6%
Violent Crime214.7 /100K
Avg Temperature48.3°F

Population & Age

Total Population2,183
Population Density1,593 per sq mi
Median Age35.4 years
Male52.7%
Female47.3%
Male 52.7%
Female 47.3%

Race & Ethnicity

White 84.9% Black 0.6% Hispanic 1.3% Other 13.2%
White84.9%
Black or African American0.6%
Hispanic or Latino1.3%
Asian0.0%
Other Races13.2%

Language

English Only85.5%
Spanish Speakers14.5%
English 85.5% Spanish 14.5%

Social Characteristics

Disability19.7%
Health Insurance89.7%

Income

38% below avg
Median Household Income$46,607
Per Capita Income$24,460
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,032
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$60,552

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate1.6%
Poverty Rate14.4%
Total Establishments (County)869
County GDP$1,938M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation82
Healthcare Facilities93
Retail Stores139
Manufacturing66
Total Establishments869

Industry Mix

Restaurants 82 Healthcare 93 Retail 139 Manufacturing 66

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$60,552
Avg Property Tax Paid$5,453

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time21.3 min
Work From Home4.1%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

67% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$93,900
Zillow Home Value Index$169,908

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$165,000
Price Per Sq Ft$116
Homes Sold (month)1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops0.0%
Active Inventory5

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied66.5%

Rental Costs

33% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$775

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

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

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$5,453
Effective Tax Rate (est.)5.81%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.8%
Diabetes11.5%
Heart Disease6.5%
High Blood Pressure34.2%
Asthma11.8%
COPD8.7%
Stroke3.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.2%
Physical Inactivity29.2%
Depression28.7%
Mental Distress (14+ days)20.4%
Physical Distress (14+ days)15.8%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage89.7%
Regular Checkup76.2%
Premature Death Rate8,391 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.5 / 10
Exercise Access60.5%
Healthcare Facilities (County)93
Restaurants (County)82

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime214.7 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape171.8 /100K
Robbery0.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault42.9 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime2,404.5 /100K
Burglary214.7 /100K
Larceny/Theft2,146.8 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft42.9 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)6

Temperature

23°F Jan 72°F Jul
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Average48.3°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation38.8 in
Annual Snowfall38.9 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median38.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation915 ft (279 m)
Land Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density1,593 per sq mi
Latitude41.8721°
Longitude-85.1908°
County FIPS26023

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.4%
D 28%

Republican +42.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.5%
High School+91.2%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.23

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban pop 2.5K–19.9K, adjacent
Population Density1,593 per sq mi
Land Area1.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)6

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)6

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