Living in Fountain, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fountain · Census data 2020–2024
Fountain has 204 residents with a median age of 34.8. The median household income is $58,750 (19% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $102,300, the median rent is $1,042/month.
Fountain is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Fountain at a glance
- Population
- 204
- Median age
- 34.8State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $58,750State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $102,300State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,042/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 92.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.7%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Fountain a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 46.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Fountain
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fountain the median home value is $102,300, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,042 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,063 a month in housing costs.
Fountain median household income
The median household income in Fountain is $58,750 and the income per person is $24,464. 46.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Fountain: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 71
- Owner-occupied
- 92.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.9%
- Vacant
- 11.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 3.24
Fountain demographics
- Population
- 204
- Median age
- 34.8
- Under 18
- 37.3%
- 65 and older
- 17.6%
- Households
- 63
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fountain ›
Education in Fountain
9.7% of adults 25 and older in Fountain have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 6.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fountain
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 83.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.1%
Fountain vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain | 204 | $58,750 | $102,300 | $1,042 |
| Free Soil | 112 | $58,750 | $115,600 | $917 |
| Custer | 275 | $63,125 | $131,300 | $769 |
| Scottville | 1,474 | $51,953 | $134,300 | $769 |
| Stronach | 155 | $66,719 | $109,400 | — |
| Filer City | 178 | $47,083 | $96,100 | — |
| Oak Hill | 519 | $59,115 | $126,900 | — |
| Ludington | 7,676 | $46,411 | $201,100 | $902 |
| Eastlake | 318 | $50,139 | $122,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Fountain, MI?
The median household income in Fountain is $58,750, 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 Fountain?
The median home value in Fountain is $102,300, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Fountain?
The median gross rent in Fountain is $1,042 per month, about 32.5% of household income.
Is Fountain, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 46.8%.
What is the median age in Fountain?
The median age in Fountain is 34.8 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Fountain?
The average commute to work in Fountain is 23 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fountain?
The unemployment rate in Fountain is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fountain?
9.7% of adults in Fountain 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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