Living in Douglas, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Douglas · Census data 2020–2024
Douglas has 1,427 residents with a median age of 59.9. The median household income is $81,627 (12% higher than the Michigan median), the median home value is $426,400, the median rent is $781/month.
Douglas is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Douglas at a glance
- Population
- 1,427
- Median age
- 59.9State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $81,627State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $426,400State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $781/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 91%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 57%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Douglas a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 12% higher than the Michigan median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 4.4%.
Cons: Home values 84% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Douglas
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Douglas the median home value is $426,400, 28% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $781 per month, which is 25.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,739 a month in housing costs.
Douglas median household income
The median household income in Douglas is $81,627 and the income per person is $64,411. 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Douglas: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,293
- Owner-occupied
- 91%
- Renter-occupied
- 9%
- Vacant
- 45.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 1.93
45.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Douglas has many vacation and second homes.
Douglas demographics
- Population
- 1,427
- Median age
- 59.9
- Under 18
- 13.2%
- 65 and older
- 37.4%
- Households
- 708
- Foreign-born
- 2.1%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Douglas ›
Education in Douglas
57% of adults 25 and older in Douglas have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 21.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Douglas
- Unemployment rate
- 1%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 18.1%
- Drive alone
- 74.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.8%
Douglas vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas | 1,427 | $81,627 | $426,400 | $781 |
| Saugatuck | 766 | $121,178 | $650,800 | $616 |
| Fennville | 1,623 | $59,167 | $150,400 | $650 |
| Holland | 34,423 | $75,865 | $252,200 | $1,193 |
| Beechwood | 2,776 | $71,275 | $277,800 | $871 |
| Zeeland | 5,665 | $52,628 | $299,000 | $951 |
| South Haven | 3,998 | $68,239 | $454,100 | $834 |
| Allegan | 5,172 | $52,925 | $176,600 | $1,115 |
| Breedsville | 288 | $98,750 | $217,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Douglas, MI?
The median household income in Douglas is $81,627, 12% 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 Douglas?
The median home value in Douglas is $426,400, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Douglas?
The median gross rent in Douglas is $781 per month, about 25.3% of household income.
Is Douglas, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 12% higher than the Michigan median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 4.4%. Minuses: home values 84% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Douglas?
The median age in Douglas is 59.9 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Douglas?
The average commute to work in Douglas is 17 minutes; 18.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Douglas?
The unemployment rate in Douglas is 1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Douglas?
57% of adults in Douglas 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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