Living in East Tawas, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Tawas · Census data 2020–2024
East Tawas has 2,675 residents with a median age of 57.9. The median household income is $42,450 (42% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $130,200, the median rent is $608/month.
East Tawas at a glance
- Population
- 2,675
- Median age
- 57.9State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $42,450State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $130,200State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $608/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 67.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.1%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is East Tawas a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 44% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%.
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 15.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in East Tawas
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Tawas the median home value is $130,200, 61% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $608 per month, which is 29% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $955 a month in housing costs.
East Tawas median household income
The median household income in East Tawas is $42,450 and the income per person is $33,668. 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in East Tawas: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,902
- Owner-occupied
- 67.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.2%
- Vacant
- 22.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 1.81
East Tawas demographics
- Population
- 2,675
- Median age
- 57.9
- Under 18
- 12.1%
- 65 and older
- 36.3%
- Households
- 1,466
- Foreign-born
- 3.9%
- Veterans
- 10.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Tawas ›
Education in East Tawas
21.1% of adults 25 and older in East Tawas have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 11.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Tawas
- Unemployment rate
- 5.2%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 11.8%
- Drive alone
- 62.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 13.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.2%
East Tawas vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Tawas | 2,675 | $42,450 | $130,200 | $608 |
| Tawas City | 1,614 | $46,014 | $138,000 | $806 |
| Sand Lake | 1,348 | $58,162 | $157,500 | $692 |
| Au Sable | 1,643 | $42,431 | $113,600 | $915 |
| Oscoda | 654 | $46,801 | $86,500 | $522 |
| Whittemore | 492 | $33,214 | $80,900 | $481 |
| Au Gres | 1,018 | $67,115 | $159,000 | $663 |
| Twining | 192 | $44,271 | $85,000 | $905 |
| Prescott | 270 | $57,885 | $68,800 | $1,339 |
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What is the median household income in East Tawas, MI?
The median household income in East Tawas is $42,450, 42% 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 East Tawas?
The median home value in East Tawas is $130,200, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in East Tawas?
The median gross rent in East Tawas is $608 per month, about 29% of household income.
Is East Tawas, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 44% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 15.7%.
What is the median age in East Tawas?
The median age in East Tawas is 57.9 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in East Tawas?
The average commute to work in East Tawas is 17 minutes; 11.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Tawas?
The unemployment rate in East Tawas is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Tawas?
21.1% of adults in East Tawas 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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