Below Average CostVery SafeBritton Deerfield Schools
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Britton is a small town of 638 in Michigan, with a median household income of $62,917
and a 5.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is
5% below the national average.
Strengths:
Britton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Britton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Britton city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 94.9
Britton's overall cost of living index is 94.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Britton costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.
Metric
Britton, MI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$144,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,021
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
80.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$62,917
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Britton's violent crime rate is 197.1 per 100,000 residents
— 48% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
197.1 /100k
Property Crime
800.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Britton is served primarily by Britton Deerfield Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Britton, MI
National Avg
School District
Britton Deerfield Schools
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Britton sees average highs of 32.5°F in January
and 85.7°F in July,
with 36.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 39.1 inches of snow per year.
Britton's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Britton roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $144,900 and median rent is $1,021/month.
Britton's violent crime rate is 197.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 800.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Britton are operated by Britton Deerfield Schools.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1. 16.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Britton, MI has a population of 638, a median household income of $62,917, and an unemployment rate of 5.2%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Britton averages 32.5°F in January and 85.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.0 inches
with about 39.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Britton, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 49229.
The population of Britton, Michigan is 638 with a median age of 39.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Britton: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $144,900, median household income $62,917, crime index 46 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Britton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
