Living in Alanson, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Alanson · Census data 2020–2024
Alanson has 834 residents with a median age of 42.9. The median household income is $65,139 (11% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $134,100, the median rent is $393/month.
Alanson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Alanson at a glance
- Population
- 834
- Median age
- 42.9State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $65,139State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $134,100State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $393/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 81.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.9%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Alanson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 11.4%; a poverty rate of 15.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Alanson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Alanson the median home value is $134,100, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $393 per month, which is 31.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,115 a month in housing costs.
Alanson median household income
The median household income in Alanson is $65,139 and the income per person is $32,048. 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Alanson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 503
- Owner-occupied
- 81.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.2%
- Vacant
- 24.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.20
Alanson demographics
- Population
- 834
- Median age
- 42.9
- Under 18
- 18.5%
- 65 and older
- 14.1%
- Households
- 379
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 10.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Alanson ›
Education in Alanson
20.9% of adults 25 and older in Alanson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 1.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Alanson
- Unemployment rate
- 11.4%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 3.8%
- Drive alone
- 73%
- Public transit
- 2.8%
- Walk to work
- 5.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.2%
Alanson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alanson | 834 | $65,139 | $134,100 | $393 |
| Brutus | 198 | $109,375 | $164,100 | — |
| Conway | 237 | $77,000 | $425,000 | — |
| Pellston | 755 | $66,875 | $121,000 | $1,030 |
| Bay View | 164 | $236,500 | $375,500 | — |
| Indian River | 2,039 | $62,140 | $314,100 | — |
| Harbor Springs | 1,086 | $75,417 | $415,700 | $1,027 |
| Petoskey | 5,856 | $74,196 | $364,100 | $1,006 |
| Walloon Lake | 294 | $87,303 | $285,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Alanson, MI?
The median household income in Alanson is $65,139, 11% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Alanson?
The median home value in Alanson is $134,100, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Alanson?
The median gross rent in Alanson is $393 per month, about 31.5% of household income.
Is Alanson, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 11.4%; a poverty rate of 15.3%.
What is the median age in Alanson?
The median age in Alanson is 42.9 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Alanson?
The average commute to work in Alanson is 19 minutes; 3.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Alanson?
The unemployment rate in Alanson is 11.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Alanson?
20.9% of adults in Alanson have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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