At a Glance
Median Income
$67,159
$24,245 per capita
Home Value
$207,100
Zillow: $406,461
Violent Crime
83/100K
1,073/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
270 sunny days/yr
How Brutus Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brutus's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brutus 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
Brutus residents earn a median household income of $67,159 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,245. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,558 business establishments, including 145 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brutus is $207,100 , 27% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $406,461. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Safety & Crime
Brutus reports 83 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,073/100K.
Education
8.0% of adults in Brutus hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brutus has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population220
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density78/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$67,159
Per Capita$24,245
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,559M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066
Housing
A+
Home Value$207,100
Rent
Ownership84.1%
Zillow$406,461
Housing Units84
Rent Burden24.1%
Crime
F
Violent83/100K
Property1,073/100K
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death6,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain36.6 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation685 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute22 min
Broadband69.0%
Internet Speed176 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Brutus was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Pellston Regional/Emmet County (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 176 Mbps.
There are 145 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.