Living in Armada, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Armada · Census data 2020–2024
Armada has 1,994 residents with a median age of 41.1. The median household income is $102,083 (40% higher than the Michigan median), the median home value is $274,300, the median rent is $1,061/month.
Armada at a glance
- Population
- 1,994
- Median age
- 41.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $102,083State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $274,300State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,061/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 85.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.6%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Armada a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 40% higher than the Michigan median; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 6.1%.
Cons: Home values 18% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Armada
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Armada the median home value is $274,300, 18% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,061 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,819 a month in housing costs.
Armada median household income
The median household income in Armada is $102,083 and the income per person is $40,830. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Armada: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 659
- Owner-occupied
- 85.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.4%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.87
Armada demographics
- Population
- 1,994
- Median age
- 41.1
- Under 18
- 24.9%
- 65 and older
- 19.3%
- Households
- 659
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Armada ›
Education in Armada
37.6% of adults 25 and older in Armada have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 8.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Armada
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 27.2%
- Drive alone
- 60.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.2%
Armada vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armada | 1,994 | $102,083 | $274,300 | $1,061 |
| Romeo | 3,578 | $74,323 | $266,200 | $981 |
| Memphis | 1,064 | $57,222 | $213,300 | $820 |
| Richmond | 5,855 | $64,719 | $237,700 | $864 |
| New Haven | 6,475 | $66,125 | $209,000 | $1,268 |
| Almont | 2,838 | $83,537 | $246,500 | $988 |
| Capac | 1,970 | $60,329 | $161,700 | $772 |
| Emmett | 207 | $120,074 | $145,800 | $1,000 |
| New Baltimore | 12,072 | $106,033 | $323,200 | $1,039 |
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What is the median household income in Armada, MI?
The median household income in Armada is $102,083, 40% 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 Armada?
The median home value in Armada is $274,300, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Armada?
The median gross rent in Armada is $1,061 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Armada, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 40% higher than the Michigan median; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 6.1%. Minuses: home values 18% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Armada?
The median age in Armada is 41.1 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Armada?
The average commute to work in Armada is 31 minutes; 27.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Armada?
The unemployment rate in Armada is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Armada?
37.6% of adults in Armada 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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