At a Glance
Median Income
$46,607
$24,460 per capita
Home Value
$93,900
Zillow: $169,908
Median Rent
$775/mo
21.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
477/100K
2,166/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.5%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
14.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
18.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Bronson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bronson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bronson a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bronson residents earn a median household income of $46,607 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,460. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 869 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bronson is $93,900 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $169,908. Median rent is $775/month, with 21.9% 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 1954.
Safety & Crime
Bronson reports 477 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 25% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,166/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
10.5% of adults in Bronson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bronson has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population2,183
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density1,593/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$46,607
Per Capita$24,460
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty14.4%
County GDP$1,938M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,032
Housing
A+
Home Value$93,900
Rent$775
Ownership66.5%
Zillow$169,908
Housing Units997
Rent Burden21.9%
Crime
F
Violent477/100K
Property2,166/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault217/100K
Burglary260/100K
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death8,391/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.8 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation915 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.5%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute21 min
Broadband90.2%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Bronson was founded in 1830.
The median home in Bronson was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.