Living in Eagle Harbor, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Eagle Harbor · Census data 2020–2024
Eagle Harbor has 110 residents with a median age of 72.7. The median household income is $108,438 (49% higher than the Michigan median), the median home value is $248,500.
Eagle Harbor is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Eagle Harbor at a glance
- Population
- 110
- Median age
- 72.7State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $108,438State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $248,500State: $231,600
- Homeowners
- 93%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 70.4%
- Average commute
- 12 min
Is Eagle Harbor a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 49% higher than the Michigan median; an average commute of 12 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%.
Cons: Home values 7% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Eagle Harbor
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Eagle Harbor the median home value is $248,500, 25% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,469 a month in housing costs.
Eagle Harbor median household income
The median household income in Eagle Harbor is $108,438 and the income per person is $54,863. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Eagle Harbor: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 211
- Owner-occupied
- 93%
- Renter-occupied
- 7%
- Vacant
- 73%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 1.93
73% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Eagle Harbor has many vacation and second homes.
Eagle Harbor demographics
- Population
- 110
- Median age
- 72.7
- Under 18
- 10%
- 65 and older
- 70%
- Households
- 57
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 25.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Eagle Harbor ›
Education in Eagle Harbor
70.4% of adults 25 and older in Eagle Harbor have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 29.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Eagle Harbor
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 12 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 25.8%
- Drive alone
- 38.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 22.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.7%
Eagle Harbor vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Harbor | 110 | $108,438 | $248,500 | — |
| Mohawk | 264 | $28,224 | $95,600 | — |
| Copper Harbor | 163 | $67,188 | $268,800 | — |
| Copper City | 253 | $51,250 | $103,400 | $817 |
| Calumet | 645 | $26,667 | $84,400 | $667 |
| Laurium | 1,509 | $54,167 | $126,100 | $808 |
| Lake Linden | 1,020 | $43,472 | $97,000 | $543 |
| Hubbell | 881 | $53,333 | $85,400 | $1,047 |
| Dollar Bay | 1,049 | $61,250 | $153,100 | $825 |
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What is the median household income in Eagle Harbor, MI?
The median household income in Eagle Harbor is $108,438, 49% 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 Eagle Harbor?
The median home value in Eagle Harbor is $248,500, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
Is Eagle Harbor, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 49% higher than the Michigan median; an average commute of 12 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%. Minuses: home values 7% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Eagle Harbor?
The median age in Eagle Harbor is 72.7 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Eagle Harbor?
The average commute to work in Eagle Harbor is 12 minutes; 25.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Eagle Harbor?
The unemployment rate in Eagle Harbor is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Eagle Harbor?
70.4% of adults in Eagle Harbor 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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