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Bronson, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Branch County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,183 Population 1,593/sq mi density
$46,607 Median Income $24,460 per capita
$93,900 Home Value $169,908 Zillow
$775 Median Rent 21.9% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
477 Violent Crime/100K 2,166 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$46,607 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,900 home value, $775/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
477 violent crimes/100K (25% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Bronson, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,607
38% below
$24,460 per capita
Home Value
$93,900
67% below
Zillow: $169,908
Median Rent
$775/mo
33% below
21.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
477/100K
25% above
2,166/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.5%
69% below
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
56% below
14.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
15% above
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)

Income
62%
Home Value
33%
Rent
67%
Poverty
116%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
44%
Crime
125%
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.