Living in Brutus, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Brutus · Census data 2020–2024
Brutus has 198 residents with a median age of 38.8. The median household income is $109,375 (50% higher than the Michigan median), the median home value is $164,100.
Brutus is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Brutus at a glance
- Population
- 198
- Median age
- 38.8State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $109,375State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $164,100State: $231,600
- Homeowners
- 91.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.6%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Brutus a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 50% higher than the Michigan median; home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Brutus
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Brutus the median home value is $164,100, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,688 a month in housing costs.
Brutus median household income
The median household income in Brutus is $109,375 and the income per person is $33,323. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Brutus: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 78
- Owner-occupied
- 91.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.5%
- Vacant
- 9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.79
Brutus demographics
- Population
- 198
- Median age
- 38.8
- Under 18
- 24.2%
- 65 and older
- 24.2%
- Households
- 71
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Brutus ›
Education in Brutus
17.6% of adults 25 and older in Brutus have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 8.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Brutus
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 9.9%
- Drive alone
- 58%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.5%
Brutus vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brutus | 198 | $109,375 | $164,100 | — |
| Alanson | 834 | $65,139 | $134,100 | $393 |
| Pellston | 755 | $66,875 | $121,000 | $1,030 |
| Conway | 237 | $77,000 | $425,000 | — |
| Indian River | 2,039 | $62,140 | $314,100 | — |
| Bay View | 164 | $236,500 | $375,500 | — |
| Harbor Springs | 1,086 | $75,417 | $415,700 | $1,027 |
| Carp Lake | 380 | $27,474 | $180,000 | $570 |
| Petoskey | 5,856 | $74,196 | $364,100 | $1,006 |
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What is the median household income in Brutus, MI?
The median household income in Brutus is $109,375, 50% 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 Brutus?
The median home value in Brutus is $164,100, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
Is Brutus, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 50% higher than the Michigan median; home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
What is the median age in Brutus?
The median age in Brutus is 38.8 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Brutus?
The average commute to work in Brutus is 20 minutes; 9.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Brutus?
The unemployment rate in Brutus is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Brutus?
17.6% of adults in Brutus 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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