Living in Gwinn, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gwinn · Census data 2020–2024
Gwinn has 1,435 residents with a median age of 33.5. The median household income is $46,414 (36% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $117,000, the median rent is $682/month.
Gwinn is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Gwinn at a glance
- Population
- 1,435
- Median age
- 33.5State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $46,414State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $117,000State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $682/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 71.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.6%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Gwinn a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 12.4%.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Gwinn
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gwinn the median home value is $117,000, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $682 per month, which is 34.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,195 a month in housing costs.
Gwinn median household income
The median household income in Gwinn is $46,414 and the income per person is $26,188. 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Gwinn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 730
- Owner-occupied
- 71.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.7%
- Vacant
- 2.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.01
Gwinn demographics
- Population
- 1,435
- Median age
- 33.5
- Under 18
- 23.8%
- 65 and older
- 19.8%
- Households
- 710
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 20.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gwinn ›
Education in Gwinn
27.6% of adults 25 and older in Gwinn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 0.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gwinn
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 6.9%
- Drive alone
- 72.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 75.1%
Gwinn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gwinn | 1,435 | $46,414 | $117,000 | $682 |
| K. I. Sawyer | 2,817 | $60,833 | $87,300 | $782 |
| Palmer | 309 | $65,833 | $83,900 | $763 |
| Harvey | 2,880 | $78,674 | $262,800 | $845 |
| Negaunee | 4,656 | $70,568 | $170,100 | $861 |
| Ishpeming | 6,181 | $52,754 | $111,900 | $733 |
| Marquette | 21,325 | $55,613 | $274,700 | $1,011 |
| Trowbridge Park | 2,396 | $50,125 | $239,600 | $1,186 |
| West Ishpeming | 2,851 | $95,129 | $193,900 | $1,063 |
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What is the median household income in Gwinn, MI?
The median household income in Gwinn is $46,414, 36% 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 Gwinn?
The median home value in Gwinn is $117,000, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Gwinn?
The median gross rent in Gwinn is $682 per month, about 34.4% of household income.
Is Gwinn, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 12.4%. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in Gwinn?
The median age in Gwinn is 33.5 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Gwinn?
The average commute to work in Gwinn is 27 minutes; 6.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gwinn?
The unemployment rate in Gwinn is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gwinn?
27.6% of adults in Gwinn 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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