Brownstown, MI 48173 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Brownstown, MI—48173

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$261,000

4.8% YoY Growth

Household Income

$90,500

14.5% YoY Growth

Days on Market

17.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.9%

Median Rent

$1,040

8.4% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$995

8.4% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$2,100

0.0% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Brownstown, MI

As of Nov '25, the median home price in Brownstown, MI is $261,000, with a year-over-year change of 4.8%. This indicates that home prices in Brownstown, MI are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.9%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$261,000	4.8%
Single Family	$258,000	4.5%
Condos	$313,000	7.9%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Brownstown, MI

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Brownstown, MI is $1,550, with a year-over-year rent change of 8.4%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Brownstown, MI is 2-bedrooms: $1,060, 3-bedrooms: $2,100. The most common rental property sizes in Brownstown, MI are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 45.8% and 29.4% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,040	$1,550
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	$995	$1,060
3 Bed Rent	$2,100	$2,100
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

1 Bedroom

17.1%

2 Bedrooms

45.8%

3 Bedrooms

29.4%

4 Bedrooms

7.2%

5+ Bedrooms

0.5%

Property Listings — Brownstown, MI

As of Nov '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Brownstown, MI is 45. This is a increase of 17.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 26.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$228,000	-32.0%
Listing Count	31	0.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.4%	0.0%
Days on Market	45	17.0%

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Demographics — Brownstown, MI

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Brownstown, MI has a population of 13,000, which has increased by 2.8% over the past 5 years. Brownstown, MI is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 22.6% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 24.4% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 9.7% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	13,000	2.8%
% Under 18	22.6%	0.9%
% Seniors	19.2%	36.2%
% WFH	9.7%	410.5%
% w/ College Degree	24.4%	19.0%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Brownstown, MI is a predominantly white area, with 86.3% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 5.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Brownstown, MI is hispanic, making up 6.3% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 3.1% of the population in Brownstown, MI, and this percentage has decreased by 13.9% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	86.3%	-5.1%
% Black	1.7%	0.0%
% Hispanic	6.3%	40.0%
% Asian	2.7%	285.7%
% Foreign Born	3.1%	-13.9%

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Mortgage and Risk — Brownstown, MI

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 296 mortgage originations in Brownstown, MI, of which 81.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 60.0%, with 27.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Brownstown, MI. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 13.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	296
% Conventional Loans	81.0%
% Government Loans	19.0%
% Investor Loans	1.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	13.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Brownstown, MI

Brownstown, MI lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	55
Total Units Section 8	5
% Rentals under Section 8	0.7%
% Occupied Section 8	N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,020
2 Bedroom	$295	$995	$1,290
3 Bedroom	-$520	$2,100	$1,580
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,710

Brownstown, MI—48173

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Brownstown, MI

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Brownstown, MI

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Brownstown, MI

Demographics — Brownstown, MI

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Brownstown, MI

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Brownstown, MI

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Brownstown, MI

Home Price to Income Ratio

Brownstown, MI — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	2.6
Median Home Price	$261,000
Median Household Income	$90,500

Brownstown, MI—48173

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Brownstown, MI

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Brownstown, MI

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Brownstown, MI

Demographics — Brownstown, MI

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Brownstown, MI

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Brownstown, MI

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Brownstown, MI

Home Price to Income Ratio

Brownstown, MI — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

South Rockwood, MI

Woodhaven, MI

Grosse Ile, MI

Flat Rock, MI

Riverview, MI

Frequently Asked Questions

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