Living in Burr Oak, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Burr Oak · Census data 2020–2024
Burr Oak has 818 residents with a median age of 34.6. The median household income is $63,816 (12% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $106,400, the median rent is $983/month.
Burr Oak is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Burr Oak at a glance
- Population
- 818
- Median age
- 34.6State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $63,816State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $106,400State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $983/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 76.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 2.7%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Burr Oak a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 6.8%.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Burr Oak
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Burr Oak the median home value is $106,400, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $983 per month, which is 16.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,180 a month in housing costs.
Burr Oak median household income
The median household income in Burr Oak is $63,816 and the income per person is $28,147. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Burr Oak: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 319
- Owner-occupied
- 76.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.1%
- Vacant
- 2.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1945
- Average household size
- 2.62
Burr Oak demographics
- Population
- 818
- Median age
- 34.6
- Under 18
- 27.4%
- 65 and older
- 10.8%
- Households
- 312
- Foreign-born
- 8.4%
- Veterans
- 2.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Burr Oak ›
Education in Burr Oak
2.7% of adults 25 and older in Burr Oak have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 0.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Burr Oak
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 1.5%
- Drive alone
- 76.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.4%
Burr Oak vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burr Oak | 818 | $63,816 | $106,400 | $983 |
| Sturgis | 11,054 | $62,710 | $152,600 | $826 |
| Bronson | 2,083 | $46,359 | $114,800 | $938 |
| Colon | 1,570 | $58,542 | $153,500 | $785 |
| Howe | 1,092 | $60,238 | $163,000 | — |
| Orland | 434 | $57,639 | $130,100 | $817 |
| Sherwood | 388 | $58,750 | $97,500 | $838 |
| Centreville | 1,565 | $59,519 | $166,100 | $850 |
| Mendon | 815 | $82,292 | $142,900 | $1,007 |
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What is the median household income in Burr Oak, MI?
The median household income in Burr Oak is $63,816, 12% 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 Burr Oak?
The median home value in Burr Oak is $106,400, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Burr Oak?
The median gross rent in Burr Oak is $983 per month, about 16.3% of household income.
Is Burr Oak, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 6.8%. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in Burr Oak?
The median age in Burr Oak is 34.6 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Burr Oak?
The average commute to work in Burr Oak is 26 minutes; 1.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Burr Oak?
The unemployment rate in Burr Oak is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Burr Oak?
2.7% of adults in Burr Oak 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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