The Town FilesBrady, Michigan
Township in Kalamazoo County · population 4,445 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $244,600
- Household income
- $108,954
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 49 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 42.6
Brady is a township of 4,445 people in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. The median home is worth $244,600, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks better for families than 97% of Michigan towns, easier by car than 95% of Michigan towns, more of a college town than 93% of Michigan towns.
How Brady ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Brady is worth $244,600, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $108,954, which is more affordable than 89% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $844 a month. 92.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Brady | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $244,600 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $844 | $955 |
| Median household income | $108,954 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 92.9% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.2% | — |
Who lives in Brady
| People | Brady | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.6 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.4% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 20.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.6% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.9% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 5.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.7% | — |
| Work from home | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 25.7 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.3% | 88.8% |
Weather in Brady
July highs average 83.1°F and January lows 18.1°F. About 33.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 49.2 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 13 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 129 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Brady since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on May 7, 2024 about 8.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 7, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 34 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on March 27, 1991.
Severe weather in Kalamazoo County since 1996
Kalamazoo County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4925: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| September 23, 2003 | Other | EM-3189: Power Outage |
Jobs and pay in Kalamazoo County
Kalamazoo County had 120,708 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $65,730 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Brady itself the ACS puts it at 3.6%.
Towns near Brady
- Vicksburg, MI3.7 mi · 3,706 people · home $231,500
- Mendon, MI5.4 mi · 2,581 people · home $181,700
- Schoolcraft, MI6.0 mi · 9,183 people · home $258,200
- Pavilion, MI7.0 mi · 6,387 people · home $264,500
- Portage, MI8.8 mi · 48,891 people · home $262,300
- Nottawa, MI11.5 mi · 3,685 people · home $214,300
- Colon, MI12.5 mi · 3,325 people · home $192,400
- Comstock, MI12.5 mi · 15,231 people · home $241,500
Brady questions
Is Brady, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Brady scores better for retirees than 50% of Michigan towns and quieter than 46%. 18.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.6).
How much does a house cost in Brady?
The median owner-occupied home in Brady is valued at $244,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $108,954, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $844 a month.
What is the weather like in Brady?
July highs average 83.1°F and January lows 18.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.2 inches of precipitation a year and 49.2 inches of snow.
Does Brady get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Brady since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on May 7, 2024. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)