Living in Deckerville, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Deckerville · Census data 2020–2024
Deckerville has 1,042 residents with a median age of 35.3. The median household income is $53,125 (27% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $82,100, the median rent is $811/month.
Deckerville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Deckerville at a glance
- Population
- 1,042
- Median age
- 35.3State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $53,125State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $82,100State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $811/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 65.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Deckerville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 8.7%; a poverty rate of 20.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Deckerville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Deckerville the median home value is $82,100, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $811 per month, which is 18.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $915 a month in housing costs.
Deckerville median household income
The median household income in Deckerville is $53,125 and the income per person is $25,712. 20.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Deckerville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 419
- Owner-occupied
- 65.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.6%
- Vacant
- 6.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.46
Deckerville demographics
- Population
- 1,042
- Median age
- 35.3
- Under 18
- 22%
- 65 and older
- 21%
- Households
- 390
- Foreign-born
- 2%
- Veterans
- 9.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Deckerville ›
Education in Deckerville
14% of adults 25 and older in Deckerville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 5.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Deckerville
- Unemployment rate
- 8.7%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 3.9%
- Drive alone
- 74.1%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 9.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.7%
Deckerville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deckerville | 1,042 | $53,125 | $82,100 | $811 |
| Carsonville | 463 | $57,647 | $101,300 | $858 |
| Sandusky | 2,694 | $56,563 | $113,800 | $784 |
| Minden City | 203 | $49,583 | $106,300 | $864 |
| Forestville | 136 | $40,938 | $170,800 | — |
| Port Sanilac | 812 | $52,083 | $158,800 | $900 |
| Snover | 192 | $46,346 | $120,500 | — |
| Applegate | 255 | $65,625 | $96,500 | $1,063 |
| Ubly | 785 | $54,886 | $111,700 | $692 |
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What is the median household income in Deckerville, MI?
The median household income in Deckerville is $53,125, 27% 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 Deckerville?
The median home value in Deckerville is $82,100, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Deckerville?
The median gross rent in Deckerville is $811 per month, about 18.9% of household income.
Is Deckerville, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 8.7%; a poverty rate of 20.7%.
What is the median age in Deckerville?
The median age in Deckerville is 35.3 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Deckerville?
The average commute to work in Deckerville is 18 minutes; 3.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Deckerville?
The unemployment rate in Deckerville is 8.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Deckerville?
14% of adults in Deckerville 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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