Living in Harbor Beach, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harbor Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Harbor Beach has 1,582 residents with a median age of 46.1. The median household income is $40,809 (44% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $116,600, the median rent is $554/month.
Harbor Beach at a glance
- Population
- 1,582
- Median age
- 46.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $40,809State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $116,600State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $554/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 76.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.4%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Harbor Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 1.6%.
Cons: Median household income 44% lower than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 16.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Harbor Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Harbor Beach the median home value is $116,600, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $554 per month, which is 28.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,142 a month in housing costs.
Harbor Beach median household income
The median household income in Harbor Beach is $40,809 and the income per person is $26,853. 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Harbor Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 879
- Owner-occupied
- 76.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.8%
- Vacant
- 15%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1952
- Average household size
- 2.08
Harbor Beach demographics
- Population
- 1,582
- Median age
- 46.1
- Under 18
- 21.9%
- 65 and older
- 32.6%
- Households
- 747
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harbor Beach ›
Education in Harbor Beach
19.4% of adults 25 and older in Harbor Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 4.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harbor Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 1.6%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 9.2%
- Drive alone
- 65.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 16.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.7%
Harbor Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Beach | 1,582 | $40,809 | $116,600 | $554 |
| Port Hope | 268 | $51,563 | $88,700 | — |
| Forestville | 136 | $40,938 | $170,800 | — |
| Minden City | 203 | $49,583 | $106,300 | $864 |
| Ubly | 785 | $54,886 | $111,700 | $692 |
| Bad Axe | 2,992 | $44,688 | $125,200 | $742 |
| Kinde | 414 | $49,886 | $94,800 | $725 |
| Port Austin | 699 | $60,288 | $159,100 | $809 |
| Deckerville | 1,042 | $53,125 | $82,100 | $811 |
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What is the median household income in Harbor Beach, MI?
The median household income in Harbor Beach is $40,809, 44% 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 Harbor Beach?
The median home value in Harbor Beach is $116,600, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Harbor Beach?
The median gross rent in Harbor Beach is $554 per month, about 28.2% of household income.
Is Harbor Beach, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 1.6%. Minuses: median household income 44% lower than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 16.3%.
What is the median age in Harbor Beach?
The median age in Harbor Beach is 46.1 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Harbor Beach?
The average commute to work in Harbor Beach is 15 minutes; 9.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harbor Beach?
The unemployment rate in Harbor Beach is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harbor Beach?
19.4% of adults in Harbor 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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