Living in Brownlee Park, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Brownlee Park · Census data 2020–2024
Brownlee Park has 1,661 residents with a median age of 38.1. The median household income is $31,969 (56% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $83,700, the median rent is $591/month.
Brownlee Park at a glance
- Population
- 1,661
- Median age
- 38.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $31,969State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $83,700State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $591/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 70.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.6%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Brownlee Park a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%.
Cons: Median household income 56% lower than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 42.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Brownlee Park
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Brownlee Park the median home value is $83,700, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $591 per month, which is 22.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $887 a month in housing costs.
Brownlee Park median household income
The median household income in Brownlee Park is $31,969 and the income per person is $17,318. 42.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Brownlee Park: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 781
- Owner-occupied
- 70.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.2%
- Vacant
- 21.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.70
Brownlee Park demographics
- Population
- 1,661
- Median age
- 38.1
- Under 18
- 24.3%
- 65 and older
- 15.2%
- Households
- 614
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 2.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Brownlee Park ›
Education in Brownlee Park
11.6% of adults 25 and older in Brownlee Park have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 2.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Brownlee Park
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 94.2%
- Public transit
- 1.5%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.6%
Brownlee Park vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brownlee Park | 1,661 | $31,969 | $83,700 | $591 |
| Springfield | 5,269 | $44,808 | $110,800 | $864 |
| Battle Creek | 52,374 | $55,693 | $141,900 | $957 |
| Level Park-Oak Park | 3,488 | $70,652 | $124,500 | $1,307 |
| Marshall | 6,804 | $76,050 | $173,500 | $1,088 |
| Bellevue | 1,552 | $63,750 | $118,100 | $991 |
| Augusta | 776 | $59,500 | $140,600 | $748 |
| Climax | 723 | $85,313 | $208,500 | $833 |
| Olivet | 1,844 | $54,722 | $154,900 | $925 |
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What is the median household income in Brownlee Park, MI?
The median household income in Brownlee Park is $31,969, 56% 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 Brownlee Park?
The median home value in Brownlee Park is $83,700, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Brownlee Park?
The median gross rent in Brownlee Park is $591 per month, about 22.7% of household income.
Is Brownlee Park, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%. Minuses: median household income 56% lower than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 42.1%.
What is the median age in Brownlee Park?
The median age in Brownlee Park is 38.1 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Brownlee Park?
The average commute to work in Brownlee Park is 19 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Brownlee Park?
The unemployment rate in Brownlee Park is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Brownlee Park?
11.6% of adults in Brownlee Park 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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