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Brown City, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Sanilac County County
Brown City, MI
At a Glance
How Brown City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brown City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Brown City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Brown City residents earn a median household income of $60,357 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,023. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 879 business establishments, including 71 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brown City is $121,400 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $225,173. Median rent is $805/month, with 30.6% 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 1962.
Safety & Crime
Brown City reports 161 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,210/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
12.0% of adults in Brown City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brown City has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.