Living in Baroda, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Baroda · Census data 2020–2024
Baroda has 859 residents with a median age of 41.9. The median household income is $65,750 (10% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $158,800, the median rent is $994/month.
Baroda is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Baroda at a glance
- Population
- 859
- Median age
- 41.9State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $65,750State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $158,800State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $994/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 87%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.3%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Baroda a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 31% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 6.5%.
Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the Michigan median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Baroda
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Baroda the median home value is $158,800, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $994 per month, which is 21.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,436 a month in housing costs.
Baroda median household income
The median household income in Baroda is $65,750 and the income per person is $37,901. 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Baroda: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 422
- Owner-occupied
- 87%
- Renter-occupied
- 13%
- Vacant
- 7.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.19
Baroda demographics
- Population
- 859
- Median age
- 41.9
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 16.8%
- Households
- 392
- Foreign-born
- 3.4%
- Veterans
- 9.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Baroda ›
Education in Baroda
30.3% of adults 25 and older in Baroda have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 18.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Baroda
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 10%
- Drive alone
- 84.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 76.5%
Baroda vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baroda | 859 | $65,750 | $158,800 | $994 |
| Bridgman | 2,077 | $66,603 | $238,400 | $1,008 |
| Stevensville | 1,095 | $64,125 | $191,200 | $1,200 |
| New Troy | 413 | $56,776 | $167,600 | $1,086 |
| Shoreham | 1,100 | $113,750 | $304,800 | $1,367 |
| Berrien Springs | 2,018 | $65,134 | $159,900 | $972 |
| Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert | 1,459 | $83,204 | $343,000 | $1,021 |
| Fair Plain | 7,330 | $52,817 | $169,400 | $1,019 |
| Eau Claire | 576 | $72,619 | $115,600 | $914 |
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What is the median household income in Baroda, MI?
The median household income in Baroda is $65,750, 10% 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 Baroda?
The median home value in Baroda is $158,800, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Baroda?
The median gross rent in Baroda is $994 per month, about 21.3% of household income.
Is Baroda, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 31% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 6.5%. Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the Michigan median.
What is the median age in Baroda?
The median age in Baroda is 41.9 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Baroda?
The average commute to work in Baroda is 18 minutes; 10% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Baroda?
The unemployment rate in Baroda is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Baroda?
30.3% of adults in Baroda 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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