Living in Gladwin, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gladwin · Census data 2020–2024
Gladwin has 3,098 residents with a median age of 47. The median household income is $43,005 (41% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $126,900, the median rent is $628/month.
Gladwin at a glance
- Population
- 3,098
- Median age
- 47State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $43,005State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $126,900State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $628/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 52.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.6%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Gladwin a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 9.5%; a poverty rate of 17.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Gladwin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gladwin the median home value is $126,900, 62% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $628 per month, which is 28% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,079 a month in housing costs.
Gladwin median household income
The median household income in Gladwin is $43,005 and the income per person is $24,007. 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Gladwin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,635
- Owner-occupied
- 52.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 47.7%
- Vacant
- 11.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.04
Gladwin demographics
- Population
- 3,098
- Median age
- 47
- Under 18
- 22%
- 65 and older
- 25.2%
- Households
- 1,454
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gladwin ›
Education in Gladwin
14.6% of adults 25 and older in Gladwin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 7.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gladwin
- Unemployment rate
- 9.5%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 17.8%
- Drive alone
- 77.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 88%
Gladwin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gladwin | 3,098 | $43,005 | $126,900 | $628 |
| Beaverton | 1,061 | $30,050 | $109,000 | $694 |
| Harrison | 2,110 | $39,430 | $135,100 | $620 |
| Loomis | 200 | $71,500 | $87,600 | — |
| Coleman | 1,206 | $47,868 | $103,500 | $643 |
| Clare | 3,324 | $41,226 | $134,600 | $822 |
| Farwell | 974 | $42,188 | $98,700 | $513 |
| Sanford | 716 | $68,000 | $175,600 | $950 |
| Sterling | 448 | $61,563 | $89,200 | $775 |
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What is the median household income in Gladwin, MI?
The median household income in Gladwin is $43,005, 41% 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 Gladwin?
The median home value in Gladwin is $126,900, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Gladwin?
The median gross rent in Gladwin is $628 per month, about 28% of household income.
Is Gladwin, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 9.5%; a poverty rate of 17.4%.
What is the median age in Gladwin?
The median age in Gladwin is 47 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Gladwin?
The average commute to work in Gladwin is 20 minutes; 17.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gladwin?
The unemployment rate in Gladwin is 9.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gladwin?
14.6% of adults in Gladwin 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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