Living in Glen Arbor, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Glen Arbor · Census data 2020–2024
Glen Arbor has 336 residents with a median age of 64.1. The median home value is $700,000.
Glen Arbor is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Glen Arbor at a glance
- Population
- 336
- Median age
- 64.1State: 40.2
- Median home value
- $700,000State: $231,600
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 76.8%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Glen Arbor a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 1.5%.
Cons: Home values 202% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Glen Arbor
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Glen Arbor the median home value is $700,000, 110% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,774 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Glen Arbor: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 322
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 49.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1996
- Average household size
- 2.07
49.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Glen Arbor has many vacation and second homes.
Glen Arbor demographics
- Population
- 336
- Median age
- 64.1
- Under 18
- 11.9%
- 65 and older
- 47.3%
- Households
- 162
- Foreign-born
- 5.1%
- Veterans
- 10.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Glen Arbor ›
Education in Glen Arbor
76.8% of adults 25 and older in Glen Arbor have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 11.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Glen Arbor
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 23%
- Drive alone
- 55.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.4%
Glen Arbor vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Arbor | 336 | — | $700,000 | — |
| Empire | 341 | $83,929 | $456,300 | — |
| Maple City | 183 | $104,750 | $316,700 | $1,232 |
| Lake Ann | 273 | $70,625 | $338,900 | $1,200 |
| Leland | 400 | $120,781 | $637,300 | — |
| Hardwood Acres | 611 | $109,196 | $276,700 | — |
| Honor | 172 | $45,341 | $223,800 | — |
| Greilickville | 1,519 | $93,750 | $418,500 | $1,859 |
| Suttons Bay | 555 | $125,357 | $523,200 | $1,193 |
More for people moving to Glen Arbor
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What is the average home price in Glen Arbor?
The median home value in Glen Arbor is $700,000, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
Is Glen Arbor, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 1.5%. Minuses: home values 202% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Glen Arbor?
The median age in Glen Arbor is 64.1 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Glen Arbor?
The average commute to work in Glen Arbor is 20 minutes; 23% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Glen Arbor?
The unemployment rate in Glen Arbor is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Glen Arbor?
76.8% of adults in Glen Arbor 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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