Living in Fair Plain, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fair Plain · Census data 2020–2024
Fair Plain has 7,330 residents with a median age of 40.9. The median household income is $52,817 (28% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $169,400, the median rent is $1,019/month.
Fair Plain at a glance
- Population
- 7,330
- Median age
- 40.9State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $52,817State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $169,400State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,019/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 69.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.8%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Fair Plain a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 27% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 18.1%; a poverty rate of 26.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Fair Plain
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fair Plain the median home value is $169,400, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,019 per month, which is 41.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,238 a month in housing costs.
Fair Plain median household income
The median household income in Fair Plain is $52,817 and the income per person is $28,846. 26.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Fair Plain: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,531
- Owner-occupied
- 69.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.2%
- Vacant
- 6.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.22
Fair Plain demographics
- Population
- 7,330
- Median age
- 40.9
- Under 18
- 19.6%
- 65 and older
- 17.1%
- Households
- 3,295
- Foreign-born
- 5.5%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fair Plain ›
Education in Fair Plain
23.8% of adults 25 and older in Fair Plain have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 10.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fair Plain
- Unemployment rate
- 18.1%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 6.1%
- Drive alone
- 79.3%
- Public transit
- 1.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.1%
Fair Plain vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Plain | 7,330 | $52,817 | $169,400 | $1,019 |
| St. Joseph | 7,986 | $84,057 | $299,000 | $1,081 |
| Benton Harbor | 8,953 | $31,117 | $76,500 | $851 |
| Shoreham | 1,100 | $113,750 | $304,800 | $1,367 |
| Benton Heights | 3,078 | $33,542 | $97,700 | $612 |
| Stevensville | 1,095 | $64,125 | $191,200 | $1,200 |
| Millburg | 568 | $62,976 | $136,500 | $1,167 |
| Baroda | 859 | $65,750 | $158,800 | $994 |
| Lake Michigan Beach | 823 | $56,809 | $255,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in Fair Plain, MI?
The median household income in Fair Plain is $52,817, 28% 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 Fair Plain?
The median home value in Fair Plain is $169,400, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Fair Plain?
The median gross rent in Fair Plain is $1,019 per month, about 41.3% of household income.
Is Fair Plain, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 27% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 18.1%; a poverty rate of 26.6%.
What is the median age in Fair Plain?
The median age in Fair Plain is 40.9 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Fair Plain?
The average commute to work in Fair Plain is 20 minutes; 6.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fair Plain?
The unemployment rate in Fair Plain is 18.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fair Plain?
23.8% of adults in Fair Plain 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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