Living in Brimley, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Brimley · Census data 2020–2024
Brimley has 345 residents with a median age of 59.3. The median household income is $65,313 (10% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $146,400.
Brimley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Brimley at a glance
- Population
- 345
- Median age
- 59.3State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $65,313State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $146,400State: $231,600
- Homeowners
- 98.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.8%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Brimley a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.1%.
Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the Michigan median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Brimley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Brimley the median home value is $146,400, 56% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $993 a month in housing costs.
Brimley median household income
The median household income in Brimley is $65,313 and the income per person is $42,593. 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Brimley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 381
- Owner-occupied
- 98.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 1.5%
- Vacant
- 47.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 1.73
47.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Brimley has many vacation and second homes.
Brimley demographics
- Population
- 345
- Median age
- 59.3
- Under 18
- 10.4%
- 65 and older
- 42.3%
- Households
- 199
- Foreign-born
- 5.5%
- Veterans
- 2.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Brimley ›
Education in Brimley
29.8% of adults 25 and older in Brimley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 10.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Brimley
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 86.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.9%
Brimley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brimley | 345 | $65,313 | $146,400 | — |
| Sault Ste. Marie | 13,335 | $55,328 | $139,400 | $804 |
| Kincheloe | 2,524 | $57,644 | $110,700 | $854 |
| St. Ignace | 2,463 | $64,663 | $132,200 | $607 |
| Mackinac Island | 561 | $95,000 | $733,300 | $1,197 |
| De Tour Village | 212 | $48,750 | $237,500 | — |
| Mackinaw City | 778 | $42,031 | $224,300 | $865 |
| Newberry | 1,329 | $45,781 | $68,500 | $710 |
| Naubinway | 103 | $48,875 | — | — |
More for people moving to Brimley
Brimley ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Brimley: FAQ
What is the median household income in Brimley, MI?
The median household income in Brimley is $65,313, 10% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Brimley?
The median home value in Brimley is $146,400, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
Is Brimley, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.1%. Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the Michigan median.
What is the median age in Brimley?
The median age in Brimley is 59.3 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Brimley?
The average commute to work in Brimley is 19 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Brimley?
The unemployment rate in Brimley is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Brimley?
29.8% of adults in Brimley have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
Last updated: