Living in Eaton Rapids, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Eaton Rapids · Census data 2020–2024
Eaton Rapids has 5,183 residents with a median age of 41.3. The median household income is $63,875 (12% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $155,800, the median rent is $972/month.
Eaton Rapids at a glance
- Population
- 5,183
- Median age
- 41.3State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $63,875State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $155,800State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $972/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 69.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.1%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Eaton Rapids a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 33% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.6%.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Eaton Rapids
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Eaton Rapids the median home value is $155,800, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $972 per month, which is 36.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,218 a month in housing costs.
Eaton Rapids median household income
The median household income in Eaton Rapids is $63,875 and the income per person is $30,415. 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Eaton Rapids: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,347
- Owner-occupied
- 69.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.2%
- Vacant
- 8.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.40
Eaton Rapids demographics
- Population
- 5,183
- Median age
- 41.3
- Under 18
- 22.3%
- 65 and older
- 17.4%
- Households
- 2,149
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Eaton Rapids ›
Education in Eaton Rapids
15.1% of adults 25 and older in Eaton Rapids have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 4.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Eaton Rapids
- Unemployment rate
- 1.6%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 13.4%
- Drive alone
- 76.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.8%
Eaton Rapids vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Rapids | 5,183 | $63,875 | $155,800 | $972 |
| Springport | 871 | $46,417 | $99,200 | $926 |
| Potterville | 3,087 | $64,693 | $154,500 | $1,152 |
| Dimondale | 1,521 | $111,042 | $216,400 | $864 |
| Charlotte | 9,277 | $62,681 | $153,900 | $887 |
| Holt | 25,316 | $86,472 | $226,400 | $1,317 |
| Mason | 8,249 | $79,117 | $198,000 | $1,164 |
| Leslie | 2,129 | $73,654 | $149,700 | $1,057 |
| Lansing | 113,023 | $54,382 | $128,700 | $993 |
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What is the median household income in Eaton Rapids, MI?
The median household income in Eaton Rapids is $63,875, 12% 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 Eaton Rapids?
The median home value in Eaton Rapids is $155,800, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Eaton Rapids?
The median gross rent in Eaton Rapids is $972 per month, about 36.8% of household income.
Is Eaton Rapids, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 33% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.6%. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.5%.
What is the median age in Eaton Rapids?
The median age in Eaton Rapids is 41.3 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Eaton Rapids?
The average commute to work in Eaton Rapids is 28 minutes; 13.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Eaton Rapids?
The unemployment rate in Eaton Rapids is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Eaton Rapids?
15.1% of adults in Eaton Rapids 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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