Living in Britton, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Britton · Census data 2020–2024
Britton has 652 residents with a median age of 43.7. The median household income is $86,250 (18% higher than the Michigan median), the median home value is $161,100, the median rent is $788/month.
Britton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Britton at a glance
- Population
- 652
- Median age
- 43.7State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $86,250State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $161,100State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $788/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 83%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.2%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Britton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 18% higher than the Michigan median; home values 30% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.2%.
Cons: An average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Britton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Britton the median home value is $161,100, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $788 per month, which is 36.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,216 a month in housing costs.
Britton median household income
The median household income in Britton is $86,250 and the income per person is $33,677. 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Britton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 296
- Owner-occupied
- 83%
- Renter-occupied
- 17%
- Vacant
- 8.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1952
- Average household size
- 2.41
Britton demographics
- Population
- 652
- Median age
- 43.7
- Under 18
- 20.1%
- 65 and older
- 16.1%
- Households
- 270
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 11.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Britton ›
Education in Britton
16.2% of adults 25 and older in Britton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 1.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Britton
- Unemployment rate
- 1.2%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 11.9%
- Drive alone
- 74.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.1%
Britton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Britton | 652 | $86,250 | $161,100 | $788 |
| Tecumseh | 8,646 | $62,835 | $216,700 | $1,003 |
| Deerfield | 860 | $70,556 | $167,600 | $871 |
| Dundee | 5,744 | $78,837 | $257,300 | $1,242 |
| Petersburg | 1,179 | $83,235 | $215,500 | $1,012 |
| Clinton | 2,536 | $82,768 | $186,700 | $918 |
| Milan | 5,987 | $96,949 | $247,100 | $1,162 |
| Blissfield | 3,234 | $62,059 | $169,900 | $1,055 |
| Adrian | 20,395 | $50,209 | $138,000 | $956 |
More for people moving to Britton
Britton ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Britton: FAQ
What is the median household income in Britton, MI?
The median household income in Britton is $86,250, 18% higher 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 Britton?
The median home value in Britton is $161,100, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Britton?
The median gross rent in Britton is $788 per month, about 36.9% of household income.
Is Britton, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 18% higher than the Michigan median; home values 30% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.8%.
What is the median age in Britton?
The median age in Britton is 43.7 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Britton?
The average commute to work in Britton is 31 minutes; 11.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Britton?
The unemployment rate in Britton is 1.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Britton?
16.2% of adults in Britton 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.
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