Michigan
Brown City is a small town in Michigan with a population of 1,211. Residents earn $60,357 per year, which is 20% below the national average.
Based on current data, Brown City receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, high obesity rates. Brown City has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Brown City is $60,357, 20% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 10.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
The median home value in Brown City is $121,400, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $805 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Brown City is below the national average at 235 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,647 per 100,000, near the national average.
12.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Brown City has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches, including 40.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 94.1% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.9% |
| 56% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $60,357 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,023 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $935 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $57,237 |
| Unemployment | 5.1% |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.8% |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 879 |
| County GDP | $1,747M |
| Restaurants | 71 |
| Healthcare | 103 |
| Retail | 134 |
| Manufacturing | 54 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,870 |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.19% |
| Commute Time | 33.4 min |
| Work from Home | 6.0% |
| Census Median | $121,400 |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $225,173 |
| Census Median Rent | $805 |
| 31% below US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,870 |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.19% |
| Obesity | 41.2% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.1% |
| Heart Disease | 6.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.4% |
| Asthma | 12.3% |
| COPD | 9.5% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.5% |
| Depression | 30.7% |
| Mental Distress | 21.6% |
| Physical Distress | 15.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.6% |
| Premature Death | 9,591/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 40.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 103 |
| Total Violent | 235.3/100K |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 156.9/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 78.4/100K |
| Total Property | 1,647.1/100K |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 156.9/100K |
| Theft | 1,411.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 78.4/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 45.4°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 31.3 inches |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 40.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 816 ft (249 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,072/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2115°N, 82.9884°W |
| County FIPS | 26151 |
Winner: Republican by 47.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.0% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,072/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 103 |
| Restaurants | 71 |
| Retail Stores | 134 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 33.4 min |
| Work from Home | 6.0% |