Living in Clifford, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Clifford · Census data 2020–2024
Clifford has 277 residents with a median age of 52. The median household income is $54,444 (25% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $112,500, the median rent is $1,094/month.
Clifford is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Clifford at a glance
- Population
- 277
- Median age
- 52State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $54,444State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $112,500State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,094/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 94.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 3.7%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Clifford a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 51% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.2%.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Clifford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Clifford the median home value is $112,500, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,094 per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,142 a month in housing costs.
Clifford median household income
The median household income in Clifford is $54,444 and the income per person is $33,575. 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Clifford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 127
- Owner-occupied
- 94.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.9%
- Vacant
- 7.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1946
- Average household size
- 2.35
Clifford demographics
- Population
- 277
- Median age
- 52
- Under 18
- 12.6%
- 65 and older
- 25.3%
- Households
- 118
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 10.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Clifford ›
Education in Clifford
3.7% of adults 25 and older in Clifford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Clifford
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 7.9%
- Drive alone
- 78%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.8%
Clifford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifford | 277 | $54,444 | $112,500 | $1,094 |
| Marlette | 1,850 | $48,571 | $132,300 | $873 |
| North Branch | 1,166 | $56,731 | $152,000 | $735 |
| Kingston | 398 | $48,083 | $101,000 | $843 |
| Mayville | 1,045 | $52,500 | $121,300 | $669 |
| Fostoria | 1,050 | $97,434 | $123,300 | $1,007 |
| Barnes Lake | 952 | $79,400 | $225,900 | — |
| Millers Lake | 554 | $70,298 | $216,700 | — |
| Brown City | 1,139 | $58,750 | $127,700 | $685 |
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What is the median household income in Clifford, MI?
The median household income in Clifford is $54,444, 25% 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 Clifford?
The median home value in Clifford is $112,500, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Clifford?
The median gross rent in Clifford is $1,094 per month.
Is Clifford, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 51% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.2%. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%.
What is the median age in Clifford?
The median age in Clifford is 52 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Clifford?
The average commute to work in Clifford is 37 minutes; 7.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Clifford?
The unemployment rate in Clifford is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Clifford?
3.7% of adults in Clifford 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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