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Brownstown, MI—48173

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$273,000
3.4% YoY Growth
Household Income
$90,500
14.5% YoY Growth
Days on Market
26
35.0% Shorter YoY
Home Price Forecast
0.8%
Median Rent
$1,040
8.4% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
N/A
N/A
2-Bed Rent
$995
8.4% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$2,100
0.0% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Brownstown, MI

As of May '26, the median home price in Brownstown, MI is $273,000, with a year-over-year change of 3.4%. This indicates that home prices in Brownstown, MI are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.8%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$273,0003.4%
Single Family $269,0003.1%
Condos $328,0003.5%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed

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  • Rentals and Section 8
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    2 Bed
    		$174,000-5.4%
    3 Bed
    		$282,0002.9%
    4 Bed
    		$410,0004.9%
    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    0.6%
    1 Bedroom
    2.6%
    2 Bedrooms
    20.6%
    3 Bedrooms
    53.5%
    4 Bedrooms
    19.2%
    5+ Bedrooms
    3.5%

    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.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,040$1,550
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent N/AN/A
    2 Bed Rent $995$1,060
    3 Bed Rent $2,100$2,100
    4 Bed Rent N/AN/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 May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Brownstown, MI is 26. This is a decrease of -35.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 14.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$325,00027.0%
    Listing Count
    		29-29.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.4%-29.0%
    Days on Market
    		26-35.0%
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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.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		13,0002.8%
    % 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

    MetricLatest Census5-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

    MetricZip 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 SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 BedroomN/AN/A$1,020
    2 Bedroom$295$995$1,290
    3 Bedroom-$520$2,100$1,580
    4 BedroomN/AN/A$1,710

    Affordability — Brownstown, MI

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio2.7
    Median Home Price$273,000
    Median Household Income$90,500

    Brownstown, MI — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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