Living in Alba, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Alba · Census data 2020–2024
Alba has 282 residents with a median age of 35.2. The median household income is $100,870 (38% higher than the Michigan median).
Alba is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Alba at a glance
- Population
- 282
- Median age
- 35.2State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $100,870State: $72,875
- Homeowners
- 88.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.2%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Alba a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 38% higher than the Michigan median; an average commute of 16 minutes; a poverty rate of 1.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Alba median household income
The median household income in Alba is $100,870 and the income per person is $26,181. 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Alba: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 145
- Owner-occupied
- 88.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.6%
- Vacant
- 40.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 3.28
40.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Alba has many vacation and second homes.
Alba demographics
- Population
- 282
- Median age
- 35.2
- Under 18
- 21.6%
- 65 and older
- 9.2%
- Households
- 86
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Alba ›
Education in Alba
17.2% of adults 25 and older in Alba have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 5.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Alba
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 85.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 14.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.2%
Alba vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alba | 282 | $100,870 | — | — |
| Lakes of the North | 1,524 | $82,188 | $232,100 | — |
| Mancelona | 1,476 | $51,691 | $131,400 | $791 |
| Bellaire | 1,008 | $55,789 | $230,100 | $799 |
| Boyne Falls | 361 | $62,159 | $167,700 | $949 |
| Gaylord | 4,357 | $44,701 | $192,800 | $977 |
| Manistee Lake | 412 | $56,250 | $175,000 | — |
| East Jordan | 2,023 | $60,104 | $148,000 | $812 |
| Central Lake | 1,051 | $63,269 | $167,100 | $1,008 |
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What is the median household income in Alba, MI?
The median household income in Alba is $100,870, 38% higher than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Alba, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 38% higher than the Michigan median; an average commute of 16 minutes; a poverty rate of 1.8%.
What is the median age in Alba?
The median age in Alba is 35.2 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Alba?
The average commute to work in Alba is 16 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Alba?
The unemployment rate in Alba is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Alba?
17.2% of adults in Alba 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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