Brooklyn is a small town of 943 in Michigan, with a median household income of $43,365
and a 2.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Brooklyn stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Brooklyn is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Brooklyn 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: 92.7
Brooklyn's overall cost of living index is 92.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Brooklyn costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Brooklyn, MI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$167,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$915
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
67.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$43,365
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Brooklyn's violent crime rate is 310.4 per 100,000 residents
— 18% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
310.4 /100k
Property Crime
1035.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Brooklyn is served primarily by Columbia School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Brooklyn, MI
National Avg
School District
Columbia School District
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Brooklyn sees average highs of 31.7°F in January
and 83.5°F in July,
with 35.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 26.0 inches of snow per year.
Brooklyn's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Brooklyn roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $167,700 and median rent is $915/month.
Brooklyn's violent crime rate is 310.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1035.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Brooklyn are operated by Columbia School District.
The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1. 21.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Brooklyn, MI has a population of 943, a median household income of $43,365, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%.
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.
Brooklyn averages 31.7°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.2 inches
with about 26.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Brooklyn, Michigan is 943 with a median age of 57.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Brooklyn: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $167,700, median household income $43,365, crime index 69 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Brooklyn side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
