How much do homeowners pay a month in Brown City, MI?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Brown City, MI pay a median of $1,015 (±$183) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $450 (±$70).
69.1% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Brown City, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $963 in 2015–2019 to $1,015 in 2020–2024 (+5.4%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $1,015 (±$183)
- Without a mortgage
- $450 (±$70)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 69.1%
Monthly owner costs in Brown City
| Brown City | Sanilac County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,015 (±$183) | $1,226 (±$29) | $1,569 (±$5) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $450 (±$70) | $489 (±$13) | $602 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 69.1% (±8.2 points) | 49.0% (±2.1 points) | 57.8% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $1,239 (±$188) | $1,520 (±$48) | $2,904 (±$9) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Brown City, the median cost with a mortgage is lower than in Sanilac County ($1,226).
It is also lower than in Michigan ($1,569).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Sanilac County, Brown City ranks 28 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 1432 of 1,516.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Brown City have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $963 (±$64) | $1,015 (±$183) | +5.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,229 (±$123) | $1,239 (±$188) | +0.8% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $70,900 (±$10,656) | $127,700 (±$24,831) | +80.1% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage in places near Brown City
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown City | — | $1,015 (±$183) | — |
| Maple Valley Township (Sanilac County) | 3.0 mi | $1,522 (±$230) | Higher |
| Burnside Township | 3.8 mi | $1,384 (±$126) | Higher |
| Flynn Township | 6.2 mi | $2,040 (±$523) | Higher |
| Melvin | 6.6 mi | $800 (±$355) | Not measurably different |
| Lynn Township | 7.4 mi | $1,678 (±$341) | Higher |
| Goodland Township | 8.0 mi | $1,811 (±$100) | Higher |
| Speaker Township | 8.9 mi | $1,285 (±$170) | Higher |
| Marlette | 9.2 mi | $1,130 (±$51) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Maple Valley Township (Sanilac County), MI ($1,522), Burnside Township, MI ($1,384), Flynn Township, MI ($2,040).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Sanilac County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Wheatland Township (Sanilac County) | $1,173 (±$196) |
| 23 | Austin Township (Sanilac County) | $1,163 (±$70) |
| 24 | Marlette | $1,130 (±$51) |
| 25 | Bridgehampton Township | $1,128 (±$82) |
| 26 | Elk Township (Sanilac County) | $1,116 (±$71) |
| 27 | Marion Township (Sanilac County) | $1,050 (±$344) |
| 28 | Brown City | $1,015 (±$183) |
| 29 | Custer Township (Sanilac County) | $995 (±$358) |
| 30 | Croswell | $989 (±$69) |
Showing 9 of 30 places in Sanilac County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Brown City
What is the average mortgage payment in Brown City?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Brown City, MI is $1,015 (±$183) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Brown City?
Owners without a mortgage in Brown City pay a median of $450 (±$70) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Brown City gone up?
In Brown City, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $963 in 2015–2019 to $1,015 in 2020–2024 (+5.4%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brown City city, Michigan
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brown City city, Michigan
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Brown City city, Michigan
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Brown City city, Michigan
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Brown City city, Michigan
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Brown City city, Michigan (place:11180, in state:26).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25088_002E, B25088_002M, B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0101E, DP04_0101M, DP04_0109E, DP04_0109M, DP04_0091PE, DP04_0091PM, B25103_001E, B25103_001M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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