Living in Au Sable, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Au Sable · Census data 2020–2024
Au Sable has 1,643 residents with a median age of 52.7. The median household income is $42,431 (42% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $113,600, the median rent is $915/month.
Au Sable at a glance
- Population
- 1,643
- Median age
- 52.7State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $42,431State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $113,600State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $915/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 92%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.8%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Au Sable a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%.
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 13.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Au Sable
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Au Sable the median home value is $113,600, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $915 per month, which is 23% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $731 a month in housing costs.
Au Sable median household income
The median household income in Au Sable is $42,431 and the income per person is $26,730. 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Au Sable: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 898
- Owner-occupied
- 92%
- Renter-occupied
- 8%
- Vacant
- 10.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.04
Au Sable demographics
- Population
- 1,643
- Median age
- 52.7
- Under 18
- 13.3%
- 65 and older
- 26.7%
- Households
- 803
- Foreign-born
- 2.9%
- Veterans
- 20.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Au Sable ›
Education in Au Sable
10.8% of adults 25 and older in Au Sable have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 2.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Au Sable
- Unemployment rate
- 5.2%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 5.1%
- Drive alone
- 80.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.2%
Au Sable vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Au Sable | 1,643 | $42,431 | $113,600 | $915 |
| Oscoda | 654 | $46,801 | $86,500 | $522 |
| East Tawas | 2,675 | $42,450 | $130,200 | $608 |
| Tawas City | 1,614 | $46,014 | $138,000 | $806 |
| Harrisville | 489 | $36,050 | $118,800 | $698 |
| Sand Lake | 1,348 | $58,162 | $157,500 | $692 |
| Lincoln | 225 | $37,679 | $125,000 | $732 |
| Whittemore | 492 | $33,214 | $80,900 | $481 |
| Lost Lake Woods | 458 | $71,806 | $173,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Au Sable, MI?
The median household income in Au Sable is $42,431, 42% 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 Au Sable?
The median home value in Au Sable is $113,600, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Au Sable?
The median gross rent in Au Sable is $915 per month, about 23% of household income.
Is Au Sable, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 13.5%.
What is the median age in Au Sable?
The median age in Au Sable is 52.7 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Au Sable?
The average commute to work in Au Sable is 18 minutes; 5.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Au Sable?
The unemployment rate in Au Sable is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Au Sable?
10.8% of adults in Au Sable 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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