Living in Estral Beach, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Estral Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Estral Beach has 372 residents with a median age of 46. The median household income is $67,083 (8% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $219,300.
Estral Beach is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Estral Beach at a glance
- Population
- 372
- Median age
- 46State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $67,083State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $219,300State: $231,600
- Homeowners
- 96.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.3%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Estral Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 5% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 11.1%.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Estral Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Estral Beach the median home value is $219,300, 34% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,642 a month in housing costs.
Estral Beach median household income
The median household income in Estral Beach is $67,083 and the income per person is $39,876. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Estral Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 191
- Owner-occupied
- 96.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.2%
- Vacant
- 18.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.38
Estral Beach demographics
- Population
- 372
- Median age
- 46
- Under 18
- 16.9%
- 65 and older
- 21%
- Households
- 156
- Foreign-born
- 2.7%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Estral Beach ›
Education in Estral Beach
28.3% of adults 25 and older in Estral Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 5.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Estral Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 21.3%
- Drive alone
- 69.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.7%
Estral Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estral Beach | 372 | $67,083 | $219,300 | — |
| Stony Point | 1,825 | $53,872 | $215,900 | $985 |
| Woodland Beach | 1,919 | $73,750 | $183,700 | — |
| South Rockwood | 1,924 | $78,203 | $226,500 | $1,350 |
| Rockwood | 3,161 | $88,080 | $188,600 | $1,037 |
| Detroit Beach | 2,771 | $76,524 | $170,100 | — |
| Flat Rock | 10,340 | $81,585 | $228,800 | $919 |
| Gibraltar | 4,873 | $91,651 | $223,200 | $1,276 |
| Monroe | 20,320 | $59,813 | $167,900 | $909 |
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What is the median household income in Estral Beach, MI?
The median household income in Estral Beach is $67,083, 8% 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 Estral Beach?
The median home value in Estral Beach is $219,300, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
Is Estral Beach, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 5% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 11.1%. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Estral Beach?
The median age in Estral Beach is 46 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Estral Beach?
The average commute to work in Estral Beach is 31 minutes; 21.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Estral Beach?
The unemployment rate in Estral Beach is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Estral Beach?
28.3% of adults in Estral Beach 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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