Living in Atlanta, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Atlanta · Census data 2020–2024
Atlanta has 758 residents with a median age of 48.6. The median household income is $42,936 (41% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $100,200, the median rent is $699/month.
Atlanta is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Atlanta at a glance
- Population
- 758
- Median age
- 48.6State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $42,936State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $100,200State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $699/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 77.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.6%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Atlanta a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%.
Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 24.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Atlanta
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Atlanta the median home value is $100,200, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $699 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $679 a month in housing costs.
Atlanta median household income
The median household income in Atlanta is $42,936 and the income per person is $25,311. 24.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Atlanta: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 621
- Owner-occupied
- 77.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.9%
- Vacant
- 29.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 1.69
Atlanta demographics
- Population
- 758
- Median age
- 48.6
- Under 18
- 13.3%
- 65 and older
- 25.2%
- Households
- 437
- Foreign-born
- 2.2%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Atlanta ›
Education in Atlanta
7.6% of adults 25 and older in Atlanta have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 0.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Atlanta
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 4.7%
- Drive alone
- 60.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.3%
Atlanta vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 758 | $42,936 | $100,200 | $699 |
| Lewiston | 1,201 | $54,231 | $169,800 | $808 |
| Canada Creek Ranch | 381 | $76,107 | $207,100 | — |
| Hillman | 812 | $36,823 | $87,000 | $434 |
| Millersburg | 137 | $53,281 | $84,300 | — |
| Mio | 1,474 | $40,750 | $90,600 | $584 |
| Onaway | 674 | $41,622 | $69,800 | — |
| Tower | 275 | $56,250 | $94,800 | $850 |
| Gaylord | 4,357 | $44,701 | $192,800 | $977 |
More for people moving to Atlanta
Atlanta ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Atlanta: FAQ
What is the median household income in Atlanta, MI?
The median household income in Atlanta is $42,936, 41% 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 Atlanta?
The median home value in Atlanta is $100,200, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Atlanta?
The median gross rent in Atlanta is $699 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Atlanta, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 24.5%.
What is the median age in Atlanta?
The median age in Atlanta is 48.6 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Atlanta?
The average commute to work in Atlanta is 18 minutes; 4.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Atlanta?
The unemployment rate in Atlanta is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Atlanta?
7.6% of adults in Atlanta 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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