Living in Capac, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Capac · Census data 2020–2024
Capac has 1,970 residents with a median age of 34.1. The median household income is $60,329 (17% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $161,700, the median rent is $772/month.
Capac at a glance
- Population
- 1,970
- Median age
- 34.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $60,329State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $161,700State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $772/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 75.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.1%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Capac a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 30% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 12.5%.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Capac
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Capac the median home value is $161,700, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $772 per month, which is 29.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,239 a month in housing costs.
Capac median household income
The median household income in Capac is $60,329 and the income per person is $30,597. 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Capac: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 815
- Owner-occupied
- 75.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.1%
- Vacant
- 2.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.49
Capac demographics
- Population
- 1,970
- Median age
- 34.1
- Under 18
- 25.2%
- 65 and older
- 12.5%
- Households
- 791
- Foreign-born
- 4.5%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Capac ›
Education in Capac
16.1% of adults 25 and older in Capac have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 4.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Capac
- Unemployment rate
- 9%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 5.1%
- Drive alone
- 79.4%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 5.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.5%
Capac vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capac | 1,970 | $60,329 | $161,700 | $772 |
| Imlay City | 3,721 | $59,911 | $150,000 | $895 |
| Emmett | 207 | $120,074 | $145,800 | $1,000 |
| Almont | 2,838 | $83,537 | $246,500 | $988 |
| Yale | 2,129 | $53,236 | $127,100 | $857 |
| Memphis | 1,064 | $57,222 | $213,300 | $820 |
| Dryden | 1,182 | $70,352 | $208,300 | $1,238 |
| Armada | 1,994 | $102,083 | $274,300 | $1,061 |
| Attica | 627 | $39,318 | $186,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Capac, MI?
The median household income in Capac is $60,329, 17% 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 Capac?
The median home value in Capac is $161,700, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Capac?
The median gross rent in Capac is $772 per month, about 29.1% of household income.
Is Capac, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 30% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 12.5%. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 9%.
What is the median age in Capac?
The median age in Capac is 34.1 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Capac?
The average commute to work in Capac is 31 minutes; 5.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Capac?
The unemployment rate in Capac is 9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Capac?
16.1% of adults in Capac 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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