What are the schools like in Brimley, MI?

Brimley is served primarily by Ojibwe Charter School. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.9:1.

What is the median household income in Brimley?

The median household income in Brimley, MI is $55,625 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.8%.

What is the weather like in Brimley, MI?

Brimley has an average high temperature of 25.3°F in January and 78.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 94.1 inches.

Brimley, MI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Brimley, MI?

Brimley has a violent crime rate of 176.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 436.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Brimley, MI a Good Place to Live?

Brimley is a small town of 382 in Michigan, with a median household income of $55,625 and a 8.8% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Brimley stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Brimley is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Brimley city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Brimley metro area.

Metric	Brimley, MI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$149,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	97.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$55,625	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Brimley's violent crime rate is 176.7 per 100,000 residents — 54% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

176.7 /100k

Property Crime

436.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Brimley is served primarily by Ojibwe Charter School. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Brimley, MI	National Avg
School District	Ojibwe Charter School	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	23.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Brimley sees average highs of 25.3°F in January and 78.6°F in July, with 35.6 inches of annual precipitation and 94.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Brimley, MI
Average High — January	25.3°F
Average High — July	78.6°F
Annual Precipitation	35.6"
Annual Snowfall	94.1"

Demographics

Metric	Brimley, MI	National Avg
Population	382	—
Median Age	52.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	22.3%	22.2%
65 and over	30.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Sault Ste. Marie, MI 11 mi Kincheloe, MI 11 mi St. Ignace, MI 37 mi Mackinac Island, MI 38 mi De Tour Village, MI 43 mi

ZIP Codes in Brimley

Brimley, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

49715

Brimley vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brimley, MI affordable or expensive?

Brimley has a median home value of $149,000 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $55,625.

What is the crime rate in Brimley, MI?

Brimley's violent crime rate is 176.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 436.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Brimley?

Public schools in Brimley are operated by Ojibwe Charter School. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1. 23.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Brimley, MI a good place to live?

Brimley, MI has a population of 382, a median household income of $55,625, and an unemployment rate of 8.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Brimley?

Brimley averages 25.3°F in January and 78.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.6 inches with about 94.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Brimley?

Brimley, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 49715.

What is the population of Brimley?

The population of Brimley, Michigan is 382 with a median age of 52.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Brimley?

Key numbers for living in Brimley: median home $149,000, median household income $55,625, crime index 36 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Brimley side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.