Living in Bronson, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bronson · Census data 2020–2024
Bronson has 2,083 residents with a median age of 35.3. The median household income is $46,359 (36% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $114,800, the median rent is $938/month.
Bronson at a glance
- Population
- 2,083
- Median age
- 35.3State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $46,359State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $114,800State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $938/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 67.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Bronson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 20.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Bronson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bronson the median home value is $114,800, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $938 per month, which is 25% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $913 a month in housing costs.
Bronson median household income
The median household income in Bronson is $46,359 and the income per person is $25,278. 20.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Bronson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 958
- Owner-occupied
- 67.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.1%
- Vacant
- 12.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 2.46
Bronson demographics
- Population
- 2,083
- Median age
- 35.3
- Under 18
- 26.5%
- 65 and older
- 13.8%
- Households
- 839
- Foreign-born
- 5.2%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bronson ›
Education in Bronson
13% of adults 25 and older in Bronson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 3.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bronson
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 4.9%
- Drive alone
- 79.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.3%
Bronson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronson | 2,083 | $46,359 | $114,800 | $938 |
| Burr Oak | 818 | $63,816 | $106,400 | $983 |
| Sherwood | 388 | $58,750 | $97,500 | $838 |
| Colon | 1,570 | $58,542 | $153,500 | $785 |
| Orland | 434 | $57,639 | $130,100 | $817 |
| Coldwater | 13,671 | $50,781 | $137,500 | $943 |
| Sturgis | 11,054 | $62,710 | $152,600 | $826 |
| Snow Lake | 519 | $76,778 | $373,300 | — |
| Jimmerson Lake | 1,024 | $100,566 | $341,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Bronson, MI?
The median household income in Bronson is $46,359, 36% 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 Bronson?
The median home value in Bronson is $114,800, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Bronson?
The median gross rent in Bronson is $938 per month, about 25% of household income.
Is Bronson, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 20.9%.
What is the median age in Bronson?
The median age in Bronson is 35.3 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Bronson?
The average commute to work in Bronson is 22 minutes; 4.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bronson?
The unemployment rate in Bronson is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bronson?
13% of adults in Bronson 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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