Living in Fairgrove, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fairgrove · Census data 2020–2024
Fairgrove has 547 residents with a median age of 35.9. The median household income is $42,500 (42% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $78,600, the median rent is $842/month.
Fairgrove is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Fairgrove at a glance
- Population
- 547
- Median age
- 35.9State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $42,500State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $78,600State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $842/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 91.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.9%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Fairgrove a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 66% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 6.9%.
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Fairgrove
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fairgrove the median home value is $78,600, 76% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $842 per month, which is 23.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $778 a month in housing costs.
Fairgrove median household income
The median household income in Fairgrove is $42,500 and the income per person is $25,424. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Fairgrove: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 241
- Owner-occupied
- 91.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.3%
- Vacant
- 5.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.39
Fairgrove demographics
- Population
- 547
- Median age
- 35.9
- Under 18
- 24.9%
- 65 and older
- 16.3%
- Households
- 228
- Foreign-born
- 2%
- Veterans
- 8.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fairgrove ›
Education in Fairgrove
8.9% of adults 25 and older in Fairgrove have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 2.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fairgrove
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 8.4%
- Drive alone
- 79.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.4%
Fairgrove vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairgrove | 547 | $42,500 | $78,600 | $842 |
| Akron | 336 | $50,179 | $82,900 | $938 |
| Caro | 4,290 | $41,595 | $102,700 | $753 |
| Reese | 1,274 | $82,361 | $174,700 | $879 |
| Unionville | 569 | $76,653 | $97,300 | $1,278 |
| Vassar | 2,707 | $59,444 | $143,200 | $744 |
| Sebewaing | 1,850 | $48,125 | $98,700 | $649 |
| Robin Glen-Indiantown | 660 | $32,292 | — | $1,213 |
| Essexville | 3,327 | $75,341 | $128,500 | — |
More for people moving to Fairgrove
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What is the median household income in Fairgrove, MI?
The median household income in Fairgrove is $42,500, 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 Fairgrove?
The median home value in Fairgrove is $78,600, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Fairgrove?
The median gross rent in Fairgrove is $842 per month, about 23.8% of household income.
Is Fairgrove, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 66% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 6.9%. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in Fairgrove?
The median age in Fairgrove is 35.9 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Fairgrove?
The average commute to work in Fairgrove is 34 minutes; 8.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fairgrove?
The unemployment rate in Fairgrove is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fairgrove?
8.9% of adults in Fairgrove 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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