69th most affordable of 199 in Metro Detroit
Cost of Living in Brownstown Township, MI
A typical home in Brownstown Township costs about $1,507 a month, 19.0% of the median household income of $95,402. That makes Brownstown Township the 10th most affordable of 42 places in Wayne County and 69th of 199 across Metro Detroit.
- Median rent a month
- $1,196
- Median home value
- $272,700
- Owner cost with a mortgage
- $1,818
- Of income on housing
- 19.0%
Brownstown Township against Wayne County and the metro
| Census median | Brownstown Township | Wayne County | Metro Detroit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,196 | $1,132 | $1,207 |
| Median home value | $272,700 | $178,500 | $249,700 |
| Owner cost with a mortgage (monthly) | $1,818 | $1,556 | $1,720 |
| Median household income (yearly) | $95,402 | $60,539 | $76,664 |
| Share of income on housing | 19.0% | 26.6% | 22.9% |
Ranked 10th most affordable of 42 in Wayne County. See all 42.
Cost of living near Brownstown Township
The towns around Brownstown Township, each with its own page.
- Romulus Rent $1,049 · Home $159,500 114th most affordable in the metro
- Taylor Rent $1,101 · Home $152,600 152nd most affordable in the metro
- Southgate Rent $1,120 · Home $173,600 155th most affordable in the metro
- Trenton Rent $880 · Home $210,600 53rd most affordable in the metro
- Woodhaven Rent $1,096 · Home $231,800 98th most affordable in the metro
- Riverview Rent $1,101 · Home $215,100 138th most affordable in the metro
- Flat Rock Rent $919 · Home $228,800 93rd most affordable in the metro
- Gibraltar Rent $1,276 · Home $223,200 79th most affordable in the metro
Living in Brownstown Township
- Homes for sale in Brownstown Township Listings and off-market deals
- Rentals in Brownstown Township Houses and apartments for rent
- Brownstown Township neighborhoods Every neighborhood on a map
- Brownstown Township crime rate From Brownstown Township's own police reports
- Cost of living in Wayne County Every town in the county, ranked
- Most affordable cities in Metro Detroit All six counties, ranked
- Brownstown Township city guide Pros, homes and city services
Brownstown Township cost of living questions
5 questions
Is Brownstown Township, MI expensive to live in?
A typical home in Brownstown Township takes 19.0% of the median household income, against 22.9% across Metro Detroit, which ranks it 69th most affordable of 199 places.
What is the average rent in Brownstown Township?
The median gross rent is $1,196 a month, rent plus the utilities the renter pays, 1% below the metro.
How much does a house cost in Brownstown Township?
Owners put the median home value at $272,700, 9% above the metro. With a mortgage, the median owner pays $1,818 a month for the mortgage, taxes, insurance and utilities.
What income do you need to live in Brownstown Township?
Spending no more than 30% of income on housing, the usual rule, a typical Brownstown Township home at $1,507 a month calls for about $60,000 a year. The median household here earns $95,402.
Where do these numbers come from?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for Brownstown Township. They are medians, half above and half below, and today's listings and rents can differ.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.