Brownstown, MI 55+ Active Adult Retirement Communities
"For active adults who enjoy spending time on the water Brownstown is an ideal location. Parts of Brownstown are along the Detroit River and Lake Erie. Michigan is popular with Midwest retirees looking for retirement communities due to its natural beauty, abundant activities, and lower cost of living.
"For active adults who enjoy spending time on the water Brownstown is an ideal location. Parts of Brownstown are along the Detroit River and Lake Erie. Michigan is popular with Midwest retirees looking for retirement communities due to its natural beauty, abundant activities, and lower cost of living.
Cost of Living & Taxes
The cost of living in Brownstown is low compared to the rest of the country but one of the highest in Michigan.
Brownstown sales tax is 6% all of which is state sales tax as Michigan has no city, local or county sales tax. Groceries, prescription medications, newspapers and medical devices are not taxed in Michigan. The average property tax in Brownstown is 2.4%. Michigan does have a state income tax of 4.25% but social security benefits are not taxed.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
There are a variety of leisure options for active adults in the Brownstown area, including:
Historical sites and museums
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- Brownstown Historical Museum
- The Flat Rock Model Train Depot
Outdoor activities
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- Riverview Highlands Golf Course
- Wesburn Golf & Country Club
Other activities
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- Flat Rock Speedway
- Uncle Sam Sam Jam – Woodhaven amusement park
Climate
The Brownstown area sees about 25 inches of rain per year, much of it falling during the month of May. Average winter temperatures range from 19° to 30°. Summer in Brownstown is warm and somewhat humid with summer temperatures averaging between 65° and 80° with 77% humidity. Average snowfall in Brownstown is 13 inches with the highest chance of snow during the month of February.
Health Care
The closest hospitals to Brownstown are:
Beaumont Hospital – Trenton is a 193 bed Level II trauma center located 3.8 miles from Brownstown. They have been ranked as high performing in treating heart and kidney failure, stroke care, knee replacement surgery, and lung diseases.
Beaumont Hospital – Taylor is a 148 bed hospital located 6.3 miles from Brownstown. The hospital has been ranked as high performing in treating kidney failure and lung disease by U.S. News & World Report.
Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital in Wyandotte is a 401 bed Level III trauma center located 8.2 miles from Brownstown. They have been ranked as high performing in caring for patient with heart failure, diabetes, kidney failure, and COPD."
Communities Near Brownstown
Bridgewater
- Low $200ks - Mid $400ks
- 631 Homes (1 for sale)
- 55+ Age Restriction
- New Homes Only
- 2006 - Present
- 6 reviews