Living in Argentine, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Argentine · Census data 2020–2024
Argentine has 2,190 residents with a median age of 49.5. The median household income is $125,313 (72% higher than the Michigan median), the median home value is $328,700, the median rent is $841/month.
Argentine at a glance
- Population
- 2,190
- Median age
- 49.5State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $125,313State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $328,700State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $841/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 91.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.7%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Argentine a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 72% higher than the Michigan median; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 4.9%.
Cons: Home values 42% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Argentine
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Argentine the median home value is $328,700, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $841 per month, which is 23.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,935 a month in housing costs.
Argentine median household income
The median household income in Argentine is $125,313 and the income per person is $51,303. 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Argentine: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 954
- Owner-occupied
- 91.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.2%
- Vacant
- 6.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.42
Argentine demographics
- Population
- 2,190
- Median age
- 49.5
- Under 18
- 16.6%
- 65 and older
- 26.2%
- Households
- 890
- Foreign-born
- 2.5%
- Veterans
- 9.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Argentine ›
Education in Argentine
33.7% of adults 25 and older in Argentine have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 8.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Argentine
- Unemployment rate
- 5.4%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 12.4%
- Drive alone
- 75.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.4%
Argentine vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentine | 2,190 | $125,313 | $328,700 | $841 |
| Linden | 4,160 | $79,464 | $239,700 | $809 |
| Byron | 617 | $58,958 | $165,400 | $980 |
| Fenton | 11,906 | $80,000 | $235,900 | $1,275 |
| Gaines | 552 | $62,083 | $134,800 | $850 |
| Lake Fenton | 6,417 | $116,352 | $396,800 | $1,547 |
| Hartland | 912 | $112,257 | $330,000 | — |
| Holly | 5,964 | $64,305 | $192,300 | $992 |
| Durand | 3,483 | $66,743 | $140,300 | $851 |
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Argentine ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Argentine: FAQ
What is the median household income in Argentine, MI?
The median household income in Argentine is $125,313, 72% higher 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 Argentine?
The median home value in Argentine is $328,700, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Argentine?
The median gross rent in Argentine is $841 per month, about 23.3% of household income.
Is Argentine, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 72% higher than the Michigan median; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 4.9%. Minuses: home values 42% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Argentine?
The median age in Argentine is 49.5 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Argentine?
The average commute to work in Argentine is 31 minutes; 12.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Argentine?
The unemployment rate in Argentine is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Argentine?
33.7% of adults in Argentine 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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