Living in Carson City, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Carson City · Census data 2020–2024
Carson City has 1,233 residents with a median age of 47.2. The median household income is $44,375 (39% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $123,600, the median rent is $680/month.
Carson City is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Carson City at a glance
- Population
- 1,233
- Median age
- 47.2State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $44,375State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $123,600State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $680/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 49.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.7%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Carson City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 5%.
Cons: Median household income 39% lower than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 15.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Carson City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Carson City the median home value is $123,600, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $680 per month, which is 29.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $957 a month in housing costs.
Carson City median household income
The median household income in Carson City is $44,375 and the income per person is $29,715. 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Carson City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 591
- Owner-occupied
- 49.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 50.5%
- Vacant
- 4.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1950
- Average household size
- 2.05
Carson City demographics
- Population
- 1,233
- Median age
- 47.2
- Under 18
- 18.6%
- 65 and older
- 28.3%
- Households
- 566
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 16.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Carson City ›
Education in Carson City
14.7% of adults 25 and older in Carson City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 5.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Carson City
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 2.6%
- Drive alone
- 79.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.7%
Carson City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson City | 1,233 | $44,375 | $123,600 | $680 |
| Hubbardston | 464 | $83,750 | $128,400 | $840 |
| Crystal | 1,114 | $41,806 | $197,300 | $597 |
| Perrinton | 513 | $58,333 | $116,500 | $1,023 |
| Palo | 375 | $34,489 | $94,300 | — |
| Maple Rapids | 727 | $51,786 | $131,000 | $433 |
| Sheridan | 746 | $59,063 | $165,700 | $800 |
| Pewamo | 439 | $72,500 | $189,400 | $960 |
| Fowler | 1,387 | $74,282 | $197,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Carson City, MI?
The median household income in Carson City 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 Carson City?
The median home value in Carson City is $123,600, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Carson City?
The median gross rent in Carson City is $680 per month, about 29.4% of household income.
Is Carson City, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 5%. Minuses: median household income 39% lower than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 15.7%.
What is the median age in Carson City?
The median age in Carson City is 47.2 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Carson City?
The average commute to work in Carson City is 23 minutes; 2.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Carson City?
The unemployment rate in Carson City is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Carson City?
14.7% of adults in Carson City 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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