Living in Conway, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Conway · Census data 2020–2024
Conway has 237 residents with a median age of 62.2. The median household income is $77,000 (6% higher than the Michigan median), the median home value is $425,000.
Conway is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Conway at a glance
- Population
- 237
- Median age
- 62.2State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $77,000State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $425,000State: $231,600
- Homeowners
- 74.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.6%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Conway a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 6% higher than the Michigan median; an average commute of 14 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.7%.
Cons: Home values 84% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Conway
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Conway the median home value is $425,000, 28% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,458 a month in housing costs.
Conway median household income
The median household income in Conway is $77,000 and the income per person is $29,760. 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Conway: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 191
- Owner-occupied
- 74.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.9%
- Vacant
- 43.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.19
43.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Conway has many vacation and second homes.
Conway demographics
- Population
- 237
- Median age
- 62.2
- Under 18
- 28.3%
- 65 and older
- 40.5%
- Households
- 108
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 12.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Conway ›
Education in Conway
40.6% of adults 25 and older in Conway have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 17.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Conway
- Unemployment rate
- 7.5%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 75%
Conway vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conway | 237 | $77,000 | $425,000 | — |
| Bay View | 164 | $236,500 | $375,500 | — |
| Alanson | 834 | $65,139 | $134,100 | $393 |
| Harbor Springs | 1,086 | $75,417 | $415,700 | $1,027 |
| Brutus | 198 | $109,375 | $164,100 | — |
| Petoskey | 5,856 | $74,196 | $364,100 | $1,006 |
| Walloon Lake | 294 | $87,303 | $285,400 | — |
| Pellston | 755 | $66,875 | $121,000 | $1,030 |
| Bay Shore | 697 | $75,217 | $153,600 | $869 |
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What is the median household income in Conway, MI?
The median household income in Conway is $77,000, 6% 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 Conway?
The median home value in Conway is $425,000, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
Is Conway, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 6% higher than the Michigan median; an average commute of 14 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.7%. Minuses: home values 84% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.5%.
What is the median age in Conway?
The median age in Conway is 62.2 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Conway?
The average commute to work in Conway is 14 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Conway?
The unemployment rate in Conway is 7.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Conway?
40.6% of adults in Conway 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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