The Town FilesBrevort, Michigan
Township in Mackinac County · population 502 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $137,500
- Household income
- $55,139
- Jan low / Jul high
- 7° / 77°
- Snow a year
- 81 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 55.8
Brevort is a township of 502 people in Mackinac County, Michigan. The median home is worth $137,500, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks better for cycling than 100% of Michigan towns, better for young professionals than 97% of Michigan towns, better transit than 93% of Michigan towns.
How Brevort 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 Brevort is worth $137,500, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $55,139, which is more affordable than 74% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $1,083 a month. 85.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Brevort | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $137,500 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $1,083 | $955 |
| Median household income | $55,139 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 85.1% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 40.5% | — |
Who lives in Brevort
| People | Brevort | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55.8 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.9% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 10.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.0% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 28.2% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 7.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.3% | — |
| Work from home | 7.5% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 19.5 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.5% | 88.8% |
Weather in Brevort
July highs average 76.6°F and January lows 7.2°F. About 35.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 80.9 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 1 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 182 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Brevort since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 1 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on August 5, 1979.
Severe weather in Mackinac County since 1996
Mackinac County has been included in 7 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, freezing, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 22, 2025 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4880: Severe Winter Storm |
| 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 |
| May 10, 1994 | Freezing | DR-1028: Severe Deep Freeze |
Jobs and pay in Mackinac County
Mackinac County had 4,836 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,728 a year. Unemployment was 8.9% in 2023; in Brevort itself the ACS puts it at 23.9%.
Towns near Brevort
- Moran, MI4.6 mi · 1,029 people · home $230,300
- St. Ignace, MI7.7 mi · 973 people · home $179,400
- St. Ignace, MI12.4 mi · 2,306 people · home $132,200
- Marquette, MI13.6 mi · 611 people · home $145,100
- Rudyard, MI15.9 mi · 1,289 people · home $144,700
- Mackinac Island, MI16.8 mi · 583 people · home $733,300
- Mackinaw City, MI18.8 mi · 846 people · home $224,300
- Kinross, MI19.6 mi · 6,139 people · home $127,300
Brevort questions
Is Brevort, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Brevort scores better for retirees than 51% of Michigan towns and quieter than 74%. 23.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 55.8).
How much does a house cost in Brevort?
The median owner-occupied home in Brevort is valued at $137,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $55,139, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $1,083 a month.
What is the weather like in Brevort?
July highs average 76.6°F and January lows 7.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.0 inches of precipitation a year and 80.9 inches of snow.
Does Brevort get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Brevort in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- 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)