Another notable thing is that Brimley is an extremely popular destination for tourists and seasonal residents. So much of the population is seasonal such that the town’s population swells significantly during the vacation season, and drops again when the season ends. Because of this, much of the local economy is centered around tourism; some businesses may be operated only during the high season. During the low season, year-round residents will notice that the city is a substantially quieter place to live.
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.
Compared to the rest of the country, citizens of Brimley spend much less time in their cars: on average, their commute to work is only 18.46 minutes. This also means that noise and pollution levels in the town are less than they would otherwise be.
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.
