Living in Bergland, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bergland · Census data 2020–2024
Bergland has 138 residents with a median age of 61.5. The median household income is $44,375 (39% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $85,600, the median rent is $708/month.
Bergland is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Bergland at a glance
- Population
- 138
- Median age
- 61.5State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $44,375State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $85,600State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $708/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 80.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 2.9%
- Average commute
- 13 min
Is Bergland a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.8%.
Cons: Median household income 39% lower than the Michigan median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Bergland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bergland the median home value is $85,600, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $708 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Bergland median household income
The median household income in Bergland is $44,375 and the income per person is $38,280. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Bergland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 129
- Owner-occupied
- 80.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.5%
- Vacant
- 36.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 1.68
36.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Bergland has many vacation and second homes.
Bergland demographics
- Population
- 138
- Median age
- 61.5
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 34.1%
- Households
- 82
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bergland ›
Education in Bergland
2.9% of adults 25 and older in Bergland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bergland
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 13 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 37.3%
- Drive alone
- 52.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 10.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.5%
Bergland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bergland | 138 | $44,375 | $85,600 | $708 |
| White Pine | 369 | $39,861 | $59,500 | — |
| Ewen | 281 | $60,625 | $77,500 | — |
| Marenisco | 223 | $39,375 | $47,500 | — |
| Wakefield | 1,683 | $55,759 | $79,100 | $649 |
| Bruce Crossing | 257 | $74,583 | $106,400 | — |
| Rockland | 246 | $44,375 | $59,600 | — |
| Ramsay | 312 | $54,643 | $67,700 | — |
| Ontonagon | 1,355 | $50,164 | $105,200 | $538 |
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What is the median household income in Bergland, MI?
The median household income in Bergland is $44,375, 39% 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 Bergland?
The median home value in Bergland is $85,600, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Bergland?
The median gross rent in Bergland is $708 per month, about 32.5% of household income.
Is Bergland, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.8%. Minuses: median household income 39% lower than the Michigan median.
What is the median age in Bergland?
The median age in Bergland is 61.5 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Bergland?
The average commute to work in Bergland is 13 minutes; 37.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bergland?
The unemployment rate in Bergland is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bergland?
2.9% of adults in Bergland 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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