Living in Grand Beach, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Grand Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Grand Beach has 353 residents with a median age of 64. The median household income is $83,750 (15% higher than the Michigan median), the median home value is $1,110,300.
Grand Beach is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Grand Beach at a glance
- Population
- 353
- Median age
- 64State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $83,750State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $1,110,300State: $231,600
- Homeowners
- 96.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 71.4%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Grand Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
Cons: Home values 379% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 9.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Grand Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Grand Beach the median home value is $1,110,300, 234% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Grand Beach median household income
The median household income in Grand Beach is $83,750 and the income per person is $93,720. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Grand Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 594
- Owner-occupied
- 96.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.2%
- Vacant
- 63.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 1.63
63.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Grand Beach has many vacation and second homes.
Grand Beach demographics
- Population
- 353
- Median age
- 64
- Under 18
- 4.8%
- 65 and older
- 45.9%
- Households
- 216
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 0.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Grand Beach ›
Education in Grand Beach
71.4% of adults 25 and older in Grand Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 33.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Grand Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 9.2%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 48.1%
- Drive alone
- 46.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.1%
Grand Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Beach | 353 | $83,750 | $1,110,300 | — |
| Michiana | 291 | $167,500 | $790,000 | — |
| Michiana Shores | 364 | $91,250 | $451,300 | $1,000 |
| Duneland Beach | 139 | $52,417 | $615,100 | — |
| New Buffalo | 1,338 | $64,702 | $391,200 | $1,042 |
| Long Beach | 1,111 | $121,827 | $672,300 | — |
| Pottawattamie Park | 247 | $103,889 | $233,000 | $1,042 |
| Michigan City | 31,814 | $53,089 | $143,100 | $967 |
| Trail Creek | 2,351 | $77,635 | $191,800 | $947 |
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What is the median household income in Grand Beach, MI?
The median household income in Grand Beach is $83,750, 15% 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 Grand Beach?
The median home value in Grand Beach is $1,110,300, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
Is Grand Beach, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 4.8%. Minuses: home values 379% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 9.2%.
What is the median age in Grand Beach?
The median age in Grand Beach is 64 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Grand Beach?
The average commute to work in Grand Beach is 30 minutes; 48.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Grand Beach?
The unemployment rate in Grand Beach is 9.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Grand Beach?
71.4% of adults in Grand Beach 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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