Living in Charlevoix, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Charlevoix · Census data 2020–2024
Charlevoix has 2,392 residents with a median age of 46.8. The median household income is $47,917 (34% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $331,500, the median rent is $816/month.
Charlevoix at a glance
- Population
- 2,392
- Median age
- 46.8State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $47,917State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $331,500State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $816/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 61.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.8%
- Average commute
- 13 min
Is Charlevoix a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 13 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Michigan median; home values 43% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.1%; a poverty rate of 24.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Charlevoix
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Charlevoix the median home value is $331,500, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $816 per month, which is 35% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,560 a month in housing costs.
Charlevoix median household income
The median household income in Charlevoix is $47,917 and the income per person is $57,823. 24.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Charlevoix: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,954
- Owner-occupied
- 61.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.1%
- Vacant
- 33.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 1.78
33.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Charlevoix has many vacation and second homes.
Charlevoix demographics
- Population
- 2,392
- Median age
- 46.8
- Under 18
- 15.3%
- 65 and older
- 27.7%
- Households
- 1,304
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Charlevoix ›
Education in Charlevoix
39.8% of adults 25 and older in Charlevoix have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 17% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Charlevoix
- Unemployment rate
- 7.1%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 13 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 8.2%
- Drive alone
- 75%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.5%
Charlevoix vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlevoix | 2,392 | $47,917 | $331,500 | $816 |
| Ironton | 173 | $93,750 | $246,400 | — |
| Bay Shore | 697 | $75,217 | $153,600 | $869 |
| Norwood | 126 | $68,125 | $353,800 | — |
| Horton Bay | 374 | $69,926 | $345,500 | — |
| Ellsworth | 265 | $61,000 | $160,200 | $607 |
| Advance | 377 | $110,417 | $563,800 | $1,375 |
| East Jordan | 2,023 | $60,104 | $148,000 | $812 |
| Petoskey | 5,856 | $74,196 | $364,100 | $1,006 |
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What is the median household income in Charlevoix, MI?
The median household income in Charlevoix is $47,917, 34% 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 Charlevoix?
The median home value in Charlevoix is $331,500, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Charlevoix?
The median gross rent in Charlevoix is $816 per month, about 35% of household income.
Is Charlevoix, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 13 minutes. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Michigan median; home values 43% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.1%; a poverty rate of 24.8%.
What is the median age in Charlevoix?
The median age in Charlevoix is 46.8 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Charlevoix?
The average commute to work in Charlevoix is 13 minutes; 8.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Charlevoix?
The unemployment rate in Charlevoix is 7.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Charlevoix?
39.8% of adults in Charlevoix 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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