Living in Climax, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Climax · Census data 2020–2024
Climax has 723 residents with a median age of 35.4. The median household income is $85,313 (17% higher than the Michigan median), the median home value is $208,500, the median rent is $833/month.
Climax is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Climax at a glance
- Population
- 723
- Median age
- 35.4State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $85,313State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $208,500State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $833/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 85.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.8%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Climax a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 17% higher than the Michigan median; home values 10% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.3%.
Cons: Unemployment of 23.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Climax
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Climax the median home value is $208,500, 37% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $833 per month, which is 21.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,453 a month in housing costs.
Climax median household income
The median household income in Climax is $85,313 and the income per person is $36,359. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Climax: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 328
- Owner-occupied
- 85.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.2%
- Vacant
- 11.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.50
Climax demographics
- Population
- 723
- Median age
- 35.4
- Under 18
- 23.2%
- 65 and older
- 17%
- Households
- 289
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Climax ›
Education in Climax
22.8% of adults 25 and older in Climax have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 5.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Climax
- Unemployment rate
- 23.7%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 12.6%
- Drive alone
- 76.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.2%
Climax vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Climax | 723 | $85,313 | $208,500 | $833 |
| Scotts | 237 | $67,054 | $135,500 | — |
| Galesburg | 2,023 | $52,153 | $120,800 | $903 |
| Battle Creek | 52,374 | $55,693 | $141,900 | $957 |
| Augusta | 776 | $59,500 | $140,600 | $748 |
| Springfield | 5,269 | $44,808 | $110,800 | $864 |
| Level Park-Oak Park | 3,488 | $70,652 | $124,500 | $1,307 |
| South Gull Lake | 1,801 | $188,750 | — | $335 |
| Comstock Northwest | 5,391 | $73,475 | $261,100 | $1,080 |
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What is the median household income in Climax, MI?
The median household income in Climax is $85,313, 17% higher 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 Climax?
The median home value in Climax is $208,500, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Climax?
The median gross rent in Climax is $833 per month, about 21.2% of household income.
Is Climax, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 17% higher than the Michigan median; home values 10% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.3%. Minuses: unemployment of 23.7%.
What is the median age in Climax?
The median age in Climax is 35.4 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Climax?
The average commute to work in Climax is 22 minutes; 12.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Climax?
The unemployment rate in Climax is 23.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Climax?
22.8% of adults in Climax 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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