Living in Fennville, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fennville · Census data 2020–2024
Fennville has 1,623 residents with a median age of 29.8. The median household income is $59,167 (19% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $150,400, the median rent is $650/month.
Fennville at a glance
- Population
- 1,623
- Median age
- 29.8State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $59,167State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $150,400State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $650/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 63.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.2%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Fennville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 24.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Fennville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fennville the median home value is $150,400, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $650 per month, which is 29.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,265 a month in housing costs.
Fennville median household income
The median household income in Fennville is $59,167 and the income per person is $30,813. 24.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Fennville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 607
- Owner-occupied
- 63.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.2%
- Vacant
- 8.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.91
Fennville demographics
- Population
- 1,623
- Median age
- 29.8
- Under 18
- 28.1%
- 65 and older
- 8.6%
- Households
- 558
- Foreign-born
- 8.4%
- Veterans
- 2.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fennville ›
Education in Fennville
6.2% of adults 25 and older in Fennville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 1.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fennville
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 1.4%
- Drive alone
- 82.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.1%
Fennville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fennville | 1,623 | $59,167 | $150,400 | $650 |
| Douglas | 1,427 | $81,627 | $426,400 | $781 |
| Saugatuck | 766 | $121,178 | $650,800 | $616 |
| Holland | 34,423 | $75,865 | $252,200 | $1,193 |
| Beechwood | 2,776 | $71,275 | $277,800 | $871 |
| Allegan | 5,172 | $52,925 | $176,600 | $1,115 |
| South Haven | 3,998 | $68,239 | $454,100 | $834 |
| Zeeland | 5,665 | $52,628 | $299,000 | $951 |
| Bloomingdale | 522 | $66,250 | $117,500 | $929 |
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What is the median household income in Fennville, MI?
The median household income in Fennville is $59,167, 19% 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 Fennville?
The median home value in Fennville is $150,400, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Fennville?
The median gross rent in Fennville is $650 per month, about 29.5% of household income.
Is Fennville, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 24.9%.
What is the median age in Fennville?
The median age in Fennville is 29.8 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Fennville?
The average commute to work in Fennville is 22 minutes; 1.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fennville?
The unemployment rate in Fennville is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fennville?
6.2% of adults in Fennville 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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