Living in Gobles, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gobles · Census data 2020–2024
Gobles has 595 residents with a median age of 51.4. The median household income is $44,250 (39% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $104,200, the median rent is $630/month.
Gobles is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Gobles at a glance
- Population
- 595
- Median age
- 51.4State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $44,250State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $104,200State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $630/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 69.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.4%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Gobles a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 39% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 22.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Gobles
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gobles the median home value is $104,200, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $630 per month, which is 26.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,015 a month in housing costs.
Gobles median household income
The median household income in Gobles is $44,250 and the income per person is $29,893. 22.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Gobles: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 354
- Owner-occupied
- 69.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.4%
- Vacant
- 5.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 1.78
Gobles demographics
- Population
- 595
- Median age
- 51.4
- Under 18
- 12.1%
- 65 and older
- 32.3%
- Households
- 335
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 8.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gobles ›
Education in Gobles
12.4% of adults 25 and older in Gobles have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 2.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gobles
- Unemployment rate
- 6.8%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 6.3%
- Drive alone
- 70.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.9%
Gobles vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gobles | 595 | $44,250 | $104,200 | $630 |
| Bloomingdale | 522 | $66,250 | $117,500 | $929 |
| Breedsville | 288 | $98,750 | $217,200 | — |
| Paw Paw | 3,289 | $41,587 | $148,200 | $761 |
| Mattawan | 2,692 | $61,587 | $181,600 | $1,066 |
| Otsego | 4,074 | $74,156 | $160,500 | $1,119 |
| Allegan | 5,172 | $52,925 | $176,600 | $1,115 |
| Bangor | 2,129 | $49,764 | $111,200 | $924 |
| Westwood | 8,867 | $58,205 | $193,400 | $1,233 |
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What is the median household income in Gobles, MI?
The median household income in Gobles is $44,250, 39% 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 Gobles?
The median home value in Gobles is $104,200, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Gobles?
The median gross rent in Gobles is $630 per month, about 26.3% of household income.
Is Gobles, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 39% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 22.8%.
What is the median age in Gobles?
The median age in Gobles is 51.4 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Gobles?
The average commute to work in Gobles is 23 minutes; 6.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gobles?
The unemployment rate in Gobles is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gobles?
12.4% of adults in Gobles 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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