Living in Fenton, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fenton · Census data 2020–2024
Fenton has 11,906 residents with a median age of 38.8. The median household income is $80,000 (10% higher than the Michigan median), the median home value is $235,900, the median rent is $1,275/month.
Fenton at a glance
- Population
- 11,906
- Median age
- 38.8State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $80,000State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $235,900State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,275/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 63.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.2%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Fenton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 6.9%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 8.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Fenton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fenton the median home value is $235,900, 29% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,275 per month, which is 29.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,487 a month in housing costs.
Fenton median household income
The median household income in Fenton is $80,000 and the income per person is $46,080. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Fenton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,451
- Owner-occupied
- 63.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.9%
- Vacant
- 4.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.25
Fenton demographics
- Population
- 11,906
- Median age
- 38.8
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 16.2%
- Households
- 5,208
- Foreign-born
- 4.2%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fenton ›
Education in Fenton
39.2% of adults 25 and older in Fenton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 15.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fenton
- Unemployment rate
- 8.7%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 16.2%
- Drive alone
- 76.3%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.8%
Fenton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fenton | 11,906 | $80,000 | $235,900 | $1,275 |
| Lake Fenton | 6,417 | $116,352 | $396,800 | $1,547 |
| Linden | 4,160 | $79,464 | $239,700 | $809 |
| Holly | 5,964 | $64,305 | $192,300 | $992 |
| Argentine | 2,190 | $125,313 | $328,700 | $841 |
| Hartland | 912 | $112,257 | $330,000 | — |
| Grand Blanc | 7,987 | $68,052 | $235,500 | $919 |
| Gaines | 552 | $62,083 | $134,800 | $850 |
| Byron | 617 | $58,958 | $165,400 | $980 |
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What is the median household income in Fenton, MI?
The median household income in Fenton is $80,000, 10% 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 Fenton?
The median home value in Fenton is $235,900, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Fenton?
The median gross rent in Fenton is $1,275 per month, about 29.7% of household income.
Is Fenton, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 6.9%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 8.7%.
What is the median age in Fenton?
The median age in Fenton is 38.8 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Fenton?
The average commute to work in Fenton is 31 minutes; 16.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fenton?
The unemployment rate in Fenton is 8.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fenton?
39.2% of adults in Fenton 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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