Michigan · Metropolitan Area
Brownlee Park is a small town in Michigan with a population of 2,037. Residents earn $31,653 per year, which is 58% below the national average.
Based on current data, Brownlee Park receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Brownlee Park offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Brownlee Park is $31,653, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.3%. The poverty rate of 29.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Brownlee Park is $73,200, 74% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $587 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
7.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 71.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Brownlee Park experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 99.4% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.6% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $31,653 |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $16,963 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,232 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,946 |
| Unemployment | 0.3% |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 29.7% |
| 140% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,626 |
| County GDP | $9,107M |
| Restaurants | 268 |
| Healthcare | 318 |
| Retail | 431 |
| Manufacturing | 146 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,129 |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 7.01% |
| Commute Time | 18.7 min |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |
| Census Median | $73,200 |
| 74% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $587 |
| 50% below US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,129 |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 7.01% |
| Obesity | 48.1% |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 14.7% |
| Heart Disease | 8.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.0% |
| Asthma | 13.2% |
| COPD | 13.7% |
| Stroke | 4.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.4% |
| Depression | 32.0% |
| Mental Distress | 24.0% |
| Physical Distress | 19.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.4% |
| Premature Death | 10,979/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 318 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 31.5 inches |
| 17% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 914 ft (279 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,008/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3283°N, 85.1337°W |
| County FIPS | 26025 |
Winner: Republican by 14.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 7.8% |
| 77% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 71.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,008/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 318 |
| Restaurants | 268 |
| Retail Stores | 431 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Avg Commute | 18.7 min |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |