Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
50-59 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
20%
Brownstown, MI
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,008
Population
29,838
Renter Mix
26% Rent
A Detroit suburb on the shores of Lake Erie
Suburban
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Lakefront
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Riverside
Nestled about 20 miles southwest of Downtown Detroit, Brownstown is a spacious suburb and part of the Downriver communities. Brownstown, also known as Brownstown Charter Township, is known for its vast expanses of open space and overall tranquil atmosphere.
Brownstown is home to the sprawling Lake Erie Metropark, offering more than 1,600 acres of green space, three miles of scenic Lake Erie shoreline, and ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as golfing, hiking, kayaking, and bird-watching. The community is also home to Sportway of Brownstown, which is equipped with a go-kart track, batting cages, and mini golf. Quick access to I-75 and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport makes commuting and traveling from Brownstown simple.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$84,061
Average: $99,507
Education
6,192
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
14,742
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Brownstown has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
26%
Non-Renters
74%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
18%
Other Education
82%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Brownstown, MI is $1,008 for one bedroom, $1,532 for two bedrooms, and $1,456 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Brownstown has increased by 3.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,008/month
705 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Elizabeth Park
- Lake Erie Metropark
- Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge
- Heritage Park
- Willow Metropark
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Detroit Metro Wayne County
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.