Living in Emmett, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Emmett · Census data 2020–2024
Emmett has 207 residents with a median age of 31.2. The median household income is $120,074 (65% higher than the Michigan median), the median home value is $145,800, the median rent is $1,000/month.
Emmett is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Emmett at a glance
- Population
- 207
- Median age
- 31.2State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $120,074State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $145,800State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,000/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 94.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.3%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Emmett a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 65% higher than the Michigan median; home values 37% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 1.9%.
Cons: An average commute of 35 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Emmett
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Emmett the median home value is $145,800, 56% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, which is 40% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $774 a month in housing costs.
Emmett median household income
The median household income in Emmett is $120,074 and the income per person is $40,480. 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Emmett: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 93
- Owner-occupied
- 94.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.4%
- Vacant
- 1.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.25
Emmett demographics
- Population
- 207
- Median age
- 31.2
- Under 18
- 12.1%
- 65 and older
- 14%
- Households
- 92
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Emmett ›
Education in Emmett
9.3% of adults 25 and older in Emmett have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 2.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Emmett
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 2.1%
- Drive alone
- 97.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.1%
Emmett vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmett | 207 | $120,074 | $145,800 | $1,000 |
| Memphis | 1,064 | $57,222 | $213,300 | $820 |
| Capac | 1,970 | $60,329 | $161,700 | $772 |
| Ruby | 714 | $69,077 | $223,800 | $1,105 |
| Yale | 2,129 | $53,236 | $127,100 | $857 |
| Armada | 1,994 | $102,083 | $274,300 | $1,061 |
| Richmond | 5,855 | $64,719 | $237,700 | $864 |
| Melvin | 139 | $42,083 | $95,000 | — |
| Almont | 2,838 | $83,537 | $246,500 | $988 |
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What is the median household income in Emmett, MI?
The median household income in Emmett is $120,074, 65% 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 Emmett?
The median home value in Emmett is $145,800, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Emmett?
The median gross rent in Emmett is $1,000 per month, about 40% of household income.
Is Emmett, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 65% higher than the Michigan median; home values 37% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 1.9%. Minuses: an average commute of 35 minutes.
What is the median age in Emmett?
The median age in Emmett is 31.2 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Emmett?
The average commute to work in Emmett is 35 minutes; 2.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Emmett?
The unemployment rate in Emmett is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Emmett?
9.3% of adults in Emmett 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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