At a Glance
Median Income
$60,357
$30,023 per capita
Home Value
$121,400
Zillow: $231,336
Median Rent
$805/mo
30.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.0%
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
9.3%
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
20.5% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brown City a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 9.3% (158% 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 $231,336. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,211
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density1,072/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$60,357
Per Capita$30,023
Unemployment9.3%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$1,747M
Avg Weekly Wage$935
Housing
A+
Home Value$121,400
Rent$805
Ownership69.1%
Zillow$231,336
Housing Units517
Rent Burden30.6%
Health
Obesity41.2%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking20.5%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death9,591/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain31.3 in/yr
Elevation816 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.0%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute33 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Brown City was founded in 1879.
The median home in Brown City was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is St Clair County International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.