Living in Barnes Lake, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Barnes Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Barnes Lake has 952 residents with a median age of 20. The median household income is $79,400 (9% higher than the Michigan median), the median home value is $225,900.
Barnes Lake is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Barnes Lake at a glance
- Population
- 952
- Median age
- 20State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $79,400State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $225,900State: $231,600
- Homeowners
- 64.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49.1%
- Average commute
- 49 min
Is Barnes Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 9% higher than the Michigan median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 3.5%.
Cons: An average commute of 49 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Barnes Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Barnes Lake the median home value is $225,900, 32% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,535 a month in housing costs.
Barnes Lake median household income
The median household income in Barnes Lake is $79,400 and the income per person is $22,522. 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Barnes Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 477
- Owner-occupied
- 64.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.8%
- Vacant
- 43.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 3.55
43.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Barnes Lake has many vacation and second homes.
Barnes Lake demographics
- Population
- 952
- Median age
- 20
- Under 18
- 43.5%
- 65 and older
- 5.5%
- Households
- 268
- Foreign-born
- 2.4%
- Veterans
- 10.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Barnes Lake ›
Education in Barnes Lake
49.1% of adults 25 and older in Barnes Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 10.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Barnes Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 49 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Barnes Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Lake | 952 | $79,400 | $225,900 | — |
| Millers Lake | 554 | $70,298 | $216,700 | — |
| Columbiaville | 754 | $54,135 | $142,600 | $770 |
| Fostoria | 1,050 | $97,434 | $123,300 | $1,007 |
| North Branch | 1,166 | $56,731 | $152,000 | $735 |
| Otter Lake | 379 | $42,969 | $101,400 | $1,292 |
| Lapeer | 9,082 | $52,716 | $178,400 | $1,002 |
| Mayville | 1,045 | $52,500 | $121,300 | $669 |
| Clifford | 277 | $54,444 | $112,500 | $1,094 |
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What is the median household income in Barnes Lake, MI?
The median household income in Barnes Lake is $79,400, 9% 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 Barnes Lake?
The median home value in Barnes Lake is $225,900, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
Is Barnes Lake, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 9% higher than the Michigan median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 3.5%. Minuses: an average commute of 49 minutes.
What is the median age in Barnes Lake?
The median age in Barnes Lake is 20 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Barnes Lake?
The average commute to work in Barnes Lake is 49 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Barnes Lake?
The unemployment rate in Barnes Lake is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Barnes Lake?
49.1% of adults in Barnes Lake 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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