Living in Alpha, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Alpha · Census data 2020–2024
Alpha has 215 residents with a median age of 58.7. The median household income is $39,115 (46% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $34,100.
Alpha is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Alpha at a glance
- Population
- 215
- Median age
- 58.7State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $39,115State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $34,100State: $231,600
- Homeowners
- 87.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.1%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Alpha a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 85% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%.
Cons: Median household income 46% lower than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 21.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Alpha
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Alpha the median home value is $34,100, 90% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 24.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $769 a month in housing costs.
Alpha median household income
The median household income in Alpha is $39,115 and the income per person is $25,932. 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Alpha: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 148
- Owner-occupied
- 87.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.2%
- Vacant
- 22.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1945
- Average household size
- 1.87
Alpha demographics
- Population
- 215
- Median age
- 58.7
- Under 18
- 3.7%
- 65 and older
- 36.3%
- Households
- 115
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 15.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Alpha ›
Education in Alpha
8.1% of adults 25 and older in Alpha have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 1.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Alpha
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 6%
- Drive alone
- 91%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 62.6%
Alpha vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha | 215 | $39,115 | $34,100 | — |
| Crystal Falls | 1,719 | $60,865 | $83,300 | $791 |
| Florence | 488 | $40,368 | $85,700 | $545 |
| Gaastra | 296 | $47,708 | $49,200 | $685 |
| Caspian | 600 | $32,794 | $79,100 | $665 |
| Iron River | 3,002 | $54,183 | $85,000 | $486 |
| Amasa | 253 | $40,764 | $85,400 | $713 |
| Kingsford | 5,124 | $61,635 | $132,100 | $917 |
| Iron Mountain | 7,518 | $59,405 | $141,600 | $744 |
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What is the median household income in Alpha, MI?
The median household income in Alpha is $39,115, 46% 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 Alpha?
The median home value in Alpha is $34,100, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
Is Alpha, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 85% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%. Minuses: median household income 46% lower than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 21.4%.
What is the median age in Alpha?
The median age in Alpha is 58.7 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Alpha?
The average commute to work in Alpha is 17 minutes; 6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Alpha?
The unemployment rate in Alpha is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Alpha?
8.1% of adults in Alpha 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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