Living in Bruce Crossing, Michigan

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bruce Crossing · Census data 2020–2024

Bruce Crossing has 257 residents with a median age of 63.1. The median household income is $74,583 (about the same as the Michigan median), the median home value is $106,400.

Bruce Crossing is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Bruce Crossing at a glance

Population
257
Median age
63.1State: 40.2
Median household income
$74,583State: $72,875
Median home value
$106,400State: $231,600
Homeowners
93.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
2.1%
Average commute
31 min

Is Bruce Crossing a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income about the same as the Michigan median; home values 54% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 2.7%.

Cons: An average commute of 31 minutes.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Bruce Crossing

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bruce Crossing the median home value is $106,400, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Bruce Crossing$106,400
Michigan$231,600
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Michigan$1,129
United States$1,413

Bruce Crossing median household income

The median household income in Bruce Crossing is $74,583 and the income per person is $35,379. 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).

Median household income

Bruce Crossing$74,583
Michigan$72,875
United States$80,734

Housing in Bruce Crossing: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
125
Owner-occupied
93.6%
Renter-occupied
6.4%
Vacant
12%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1965
Average household size
2.24

Bruce Crossing demographics

Population
257
Median age
63.1
Under 18
16.7%
65 and older
43.6%
Households
110
Foreign-born
0.8%
Veterans
22.4%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White93.4%
Hispanic or Latino1.2%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bruce Crossing ›

Education in Bruce Crossing

2.1% of adults 25 and older in Bruce Crossing have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 1% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Bruce Crossing2.1%
Michigan32.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Bruce Crossing

Unemployment rate
0%State: 5.7%
Average commute
31 minState: 24 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
83.6%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
90.9%

Bruce Crossing vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Bruce Crossing257$74,583$106,400—
Ewen281$60,625$77,500—
Rockland246$44,375$59,600—
Mass City299$74,313$84,200—
Watersmeet250$63,452$67,200—
Bergland138$44,375$85,600$708
Ontonagon1,355$50,164$105,200$538
White Pine369$39,861$59,500—
Marenisco223$39,375$47,500—

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Living in Bruce Crossing: FAQ

What is the median household income in Bruce Crossing, MI?

The median household income in Bruce Crossing is $74,583, about the same as 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 Bruce Crossing?

The median home value in Bruce Crossing is $106,400, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.

Is Bruce Crossing, MI a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income about the same as the Michigan median; home values 54% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 2.7%. Minuses: an average commute of 31 minutes.

What is the median age in Bruce Crossing?

The median age in Bruce Crossing is 63.1 years (Michigan: 40.2).

How long is the commute in Bruce Crossing?

The average commute to work in Bruce Crossing is 31 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Bruce Crossing?

The unemployment rate in Bruce Crossing is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Bruce Crossing?

2.1% of adults in Bruce Crossing 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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