Brownlee Park, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Calhoun County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,037 Population 1,008/sq mi density
$31,653 Median Income $16,963 per capita
$73,200 Home Value $174,076 Zillow
$587 Median Rent 22.1% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$31,653 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,200 home value, $587/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Brownlee Park, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$31,653
58% below
$16,963 per capita
Home Value
$73,200
74% below
Zillow: $174,076
Median Rent
$587/mo
50% below
22.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.8%
77% below
71.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
81% below
29.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.1%
50% above
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Brownlee Park Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Brownlee Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
42%
Home Value
26%
Rent
50%
Poverty
240%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
19%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Brownlee Park a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Brownlee Park residents earn a median household income of $31,653 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,963. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,626 business establishments, including 268 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Brownlee Park is $73,200 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $174,076. Median rent is $587/month, with 22.1% 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 1950.

Education

7.8% of adults in Brownlee Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 71.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Brownlee Park has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,037
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density1,008/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans2.3%

Economy

C
Median Income$31,653
Per Capita$16,963
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty29.7%
County GDP$9,107M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,232

Housing

A+
Home Value$73,200
Rent$587
Ownership69.6%
Zillow$174,076
Housing Units758
Rent Burden22.1%

Health

Obesity48.1%
Diabetes14.7%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease8.9%
Premature Death10,979/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain31.5 in/yr
Elevation914 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+71.0%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute19 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
EV Stations18
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Brownlee Park was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
There are 268 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.