Another notable thing is that Brimley is an extremely popular vacation destination. A significant portion of the population is seasonal. During the vacation season, the town experiences a large influx of people who take up residence in second homes they own in the area. As the vacation season ends, the population drops again, leaving behind a substantially quieter and smaller town.
Brimley is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Brimley’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
One of the benefits of Brimley is that there is very little traffic. The average commute to work is 18.46 minutes, which is substantially less than the national average. Not only does this mean that the drive to work is less aggravating, but noise and pollution levels are lower as a result.
As is often the case in a small town, Brimley doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
The citizens of Brimley are slightly better educated than the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns, with 23.36% of adults in Brimley having a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.
The per capita income in Brimley in 2022 was $33,291, which is upper middle income relative to Michigan, and middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $133,164 for a family of four. However, Brimley contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Brimley is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Brimley home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Brimley residents report their race to be White, followed by Native American. Important ancestries of people in Brimley include Irish, English, German, Scottish, and Polish.
The most common language spoken in Brimley is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Native American languages.
