Living in Frankenmuth, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Frankenmuth · Census data 2020–2024
Frankenmuth has 5,157 residents with a median age of 53.6. The median household income is $85,433 (17% higher than the Michigan median), the median home value is $300,500, the median rent is $851/month.
Frankenmuth at a glance
- Population
- 5,157
- Median age
- 53.6State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $85,433State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $300,500State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $851/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 70.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52.3%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Frankenmuth a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 17% higher than the Michigan median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 4.9%.
Cons: Home values 30% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Frankenmuth
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Frankenmuth the median home value is $300,500, 10% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $851 per month, which is 24.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,883 a month in housing costs.
Frankenmuth median household income
The median household income in Frankenmuth is $85,433 and the income per person is $54,710. 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Frankenmuth: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,772
- Owner-occupied
- 70.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.1%
- Vacant
- 11.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.00
Frankenmuth demographics
- Population
- 5,157
- Median age
- 53.6
- Under 18
- 17.4%
- 65 and older
- 31.4%
- Households
- 2,465
- Foreign-born
- 3.1%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Frankenmuth ›
Education in Frankenmuth
52.3% of adults 25 and older in Frankenmuth have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 20.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Frankenmuth
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 15.8%
- Drive alone
- 73%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.5%
Frankenmuth vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frankenmuth | 5,157 | $85,433 | $300,500 | $851 |
| Birch Run | 1,439 | $70,521 | $191,000 | $999 |
| Bridgeport | 6,884 | $51,071 | $98,800 | $710 |
| Vassar | 2,707 | $59,444 | $143,200 | $744 |
| Reese | 1,274 | $82,361 | $174,700 | $879 |
| Buena Vista | 5,798 | $41,999 | $62,000 | $906 |
| Robin Glen-Indiantown | 660 | $32,292 | — | $1,213 |
| Burt | 1,339 | $90,156 | $203,400 | — |
| Clio | 2,185 | $52,500 | $138,200 | $790 |
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What is the median household income in Frankenmuth, MI?
The median household income in Frankenmuth is $85,433, 17% 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 Frankenmuth?
The median home value in Frankenmuth is $300,500, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Frankenmuth?
The median gross rent in Frankenmuth is $851 per month, about 24.1% of household income.
Is Frankenmuth, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 17% higher than the Michigan median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 4.9%. Minuses: home values 30% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Frankenmuth?
The median age in Frankenmuth is 53.6 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Frankenmuth?
The average commute to work in Frankenmuth is 21 minutes; 15.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Frankenmuth?
The unemployment rate in Frankenmuth is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Frankenmuth?
52.3% of adults in Frankenmuth 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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