Living in Copemish, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Copemish · Census data 2020–2024
Copemish has 255 residents with a median age of 34.4. The median household income is $46,250 (37% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $77,400, the median rent is $950/month.
Copemish is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Copemish at a glance
- Population
- 255
- Median age
- 34.4State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $46,250State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $77,400State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $950/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 91.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.5%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Copemish a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 10.2%.
Cons: Median household income 37% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 38 minutes; unemployment of 15.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Copemish
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Copemish the median home value is $77,400, 77% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,196 a month in housing costs.
Copemish median household income
The median household income in Copemish is $46,250 and the income per person is $22,503. 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Copemish: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 136
- Owner-occupied
- 91.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.8%
- Vacant
- 25%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1949
- Average household size
- 2.50
Copemish demographics
- Population
- 255
- Median age
- 34.4
- Under 18
- 17.3%
- 65 and older
- 17.3%
- Households
- 102
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Copemish ›
Education in Copemish
24.5% of adults 25 and older in Copemish have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Copemish
- Unemployment rate
- 15.1%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 5.9%
- Drive alone
- 87.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.2%
Copemish vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copemish | 255 | $46,250 | $77,400 | $950 |
| Thompsonville | 490 | $66,250 | $115,800 | $734 |
| Nessen City | 149 | $62,222 | $160,400 | — |
| Crystal Mountain | 166 | $120,938 | $547,400 | — |
| Kaleva | 542 | $43,125 | $94,200 | $1,594 |
| Bendon | 315 | $69,750 | $196,200 | — |
| Mesick | 423 | $41,094 | $123,800 | $1,063 |
| Bear Lake | 264 | $63,281 | $155,400 | — |
| Buckley | 936 | $67,083 | $205,500 | $1,163 |
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What is the median household income in Copemish, MI?
The median household income in Copemish is $46,250, 37% 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 Copemish?
The median home value in Copemish is $77,400, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Copemish?
The median gross rent in Copemish is $950 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is Copemish, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 10.2%. Minuses: median household income 37% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 38 minutes; unemployment of 15.1%.
What is the median age in Copemish?
The median age in Copemish is 34.4 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Copemish?
The average commute to work in Copemish is 38 minutes; 5.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Copemish?
The unemployment rate in Copemish is 15.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Copemish?
24.5% of adults in Copemish 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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