Living in Harrietta, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harrietta · Census data 2020–2024
Harrietta has 230 residents with a median age of 45.9. The median household income is $45,938 (37% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $154,200, the median rent is $800/month.
Harrietta is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Harrietta at a glance
- Population
- 230
- Median age
- 45.9State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $45,938State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $154,200State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $800/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 78.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.1%
- Average commute
- 48 min
Is Harrietta a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 33% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.9%.
Cons: Median household income 37% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 48 minutes; a poverty rate of 25.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Harrietta
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Harrietta the median home value is $154,200, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $800 per month, which is 37.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Harrietta median household income
The median household income in Harrietta is $45,938 and the income per person is $18,632. 25.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Harrietta: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 114
- Owner-occupied
- 78.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.5%
- Vacant
- 18.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.47
Harrietta demographics
- Population
- 230
- Median age
- 45.9
- Under 18
- 29.1%
- 65 and older
- 23.5%
- Households
- 93
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 14.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harrietta ›
Education in Harrietta
12.1% of adults 25 and older in Harrietta have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 1.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harrietta
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 48 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 97.4%
- Public transit
- 2.6%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.3%
Harrietta vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrietta | 230 | $45,938 | $154,200 | $800 |
| Mesick | 423 | $41,094 | $123,800 | $1,063 |
| Wedgewood | 241 | $131,563 | $322,700 | — |
| Buckley | 936 | $67,083 | $205,500 | $1,163 |
| Cadillac | 10,445 | $51,773 | $134,300 | $842 |
| Wellston | 353 | $53,333 | $108,200 | $769 |
| Haring | 199 | $105,441 | $158,100 | — |
| Brethren | 318 | $52,083 | $152,200 | — |
| Kaleva | 542 | $43,125 | $94,200 | $1,594 |
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What is the median household income in Harrietta, MI?
The median household income in Harrietta is $45,938, 37% 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 Harrietta?
The median home value in Harrietta is $154,200, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Harrietta?
The median gross rent in Harrietta is $800 per month, about 37.5% of household income.
Is Harrietta, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 33% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.9%. Minuses: median household income 37% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 48 minutes; a poverty rate of 25.7%.
What is the median age in Harrietta?
The median age in Harrietta is 45.9 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Harrietta?
The average commute to work in Harrietta is 48 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harrietta?
The unemployment rate in Harrietta is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harrietta?
12.1% of adults in Harrietta 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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