Living in Ferrysburg, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ferrysburg · Census data 2020–2024
Ferrysburg has 2,959 residents with a median age of 52.7. The median household income is $70,400 (3% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $239,900, the median rent is $1,257/month.
Ferrysburg at a glance
- Population
- 2,959
- Median age
- 52.7State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $70,400State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $239,900State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,257/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 90.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Ferrysburg a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 0.8%; a poverty rate of 8.5%.
Cons: Median household income 3% lower than the Michigan median; home values 4% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ferrysburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ferrysburg the median home value is $239,900, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,257 per month, which is 35.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,721 a month in housing costs.
Ferrysburg median household income
The median household income in Ferrysburg is $70,400 and the income per person is $52,673. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Ferrysburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,718
- Owner-occupied
- 90.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.5%
- Vacant
- 12.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 1.95
Ferrysburg demographics
- Population
- 2,959
- Median age
- 52.7
- Under 18
- 15.5%
- 65 and older
- 34.1%
- Households
- 1,508
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ferrysburg ›
Education in Ferrysburg
51% of adults 25 and older in Ferrysburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 24.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ferrysburg
- Unemployment rate
- 0.8%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 19.2%
- Drive alone
- 76.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.4%
Ferrysburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrysburg | 2,959 | $70,400 | $239,900 | $1,257 |
| Spring Lake | 2,519 | $88,365 | $320,200 | $1,079 |
| Grand Haven | 10,996 | $60,669 | $250,100 | $939 |
| Fruitport | 1,212 | $84,306 | $218,300 | $1,076 |
| Norton Shores | 25,041 | $76,579 | $234,800 | $1,341 |
| Nunica | 295 | $60,515 | $327,100 | — |
| Muskegon Heights | 9,841 | $35,239 | $68,000 | $889 |
| Roosevelt Park | 4,144 | $62,857 | $193,300 | $1,114 |
| Muskegon | 37,226 | $44,735 | $142,300 | $996 |
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What is the median household income in Ferrysburg, MI?
The median household income in Ferrysburg is $70,400, 3% 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 Ferrysburg?
The median home value in Ferrysburg is $239,900, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Ferrysburg?
The median gross rent in Ferrysburg is $1,257 per month, about 35.8% of household income.
Is Ferrysburg, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 0.8%; a poverty rate of 8.5%. Minuses: median household income 3% lower than the Michigan median; home values 4% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Ferrysburg?
The median age in Ferrysburg is 52.7 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Ferrysburg?
The average commute to work in Ferrysburg is 21 minutes; 19.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ferrysburg?
The unemployment rate in Ferrysburg is 0.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ferrysburg?
51% of adults in Ferrysburg 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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