Living in Barryton, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Barryton · Census data 2020–2024
Barryton has 394 residents with a median age of 40.7. The median household income is $52,875 (27% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $95,900, the median rent is $788/month.
Barryton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Barryton at a glance
- Population
- 394
- Median age
- 40.7State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $52,875State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $95,900State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $788/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 76.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.3%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Barryton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 59% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 8.1%; a poverty rate of 16.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Barryton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Barryton the median home value is $95,900, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $788 per month, which is 17.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,188 a month in housing costs.
Barryton median household income
The median household income in Barryton is $52,875 and the income per person is $23,626. 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Barryton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 176
- Owner-occupied
- 76.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.4%
- Vacant
- 5.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.34
Barryton demographics
- Population
- 394
- Median age
- 40.7
- Under 18
- 24.1%
- 65 and older
- 22.1%
- Households
- 167
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 8.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Barryton ›
Education in Barryton
16.3% of adults 25 and older in Barryton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 1.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Barryton
- Unemployment rate
- 8.1%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 6.1%
- Drive alone
- 81%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 76.6%
Barryton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barryton | 394 | $52,875 | $95,900 | $788 |
| Mecosta | 464 | $73,516 | $96,200 | $784 |
| Lake Isabella | 2,085 | $77,500 | $184,000 | $964 |
| Evart | 1,667 | $34,318 | $105,500 | $800 |
| Beal City | 293 | $74,875 | $197,700 | — |
| Canadian Lakes | 2,991 | $78,833 | $270,000 | $789 |
| Farwell | 974 | $42,188 | $98,700 | $513 |
| Hersey | 360 | $60,500 | $157,500 | $950 |
| Big Rapids | 8,477 | $43,858 | $156,400 | $929 |
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What is the median household income in Barryton, MI?
The median household income in Barryton is $52,875, 27% 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 Barryton?
The median home value in Barryton is $95,900, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Barryton?
The median gross rent in Barryton is $788 per month, about 17.5% of household income.
Is Barryton, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 59% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 8.1%; a poverty rate of 16.5%.
What is the median age in Barryton?
The median age in Barryton is 40.7 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Barryton?
The average commute to work in Barryton is 28 minutes; 6.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Barryton?
The unemployment rate in Barryton is 8.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Barryton?
16.3% of adults in Barryton 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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