Living in Horton Bay, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Horton Bay · Census data 2020–2024
Horton Bay has 374 residents with a median age of 64.3. The median household income is $69,926 (4% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $345,500.
Horton Bay is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Horton Bay at a glance
- Population
- 374
- Median age
- 64.3State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $69,926State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $345,500State: $231,600
- Homeowners
- 95.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.4%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Horton Bay a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 10.2%.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the Michigan median; home values 49% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Horton Bay
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Horton Bay the median home value is $345,500, 4% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,352 a month in housing costs.
Horton Bay median household income
The median household income in Horton Bay is $69,926 and the income per person is $39,243. 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Horton Bay: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 348
- Owner-occupied
- 95.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.4%
- Vacant
- 41.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 1.84
41.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Horton Bay has many vacation and second homes.
Horton Bay demographics
- Population
- 374
- Median age
- 64.3
- Under 18
- 13.6%
- 65 and older
- 47.9%
- Households
- 203
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 12.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Horton Bay ›
Education in Horton Bay
31.4% of adults 25 and older in Horton Bay have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 10.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Horton Bay
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 18.1%
- Drive alone
- 81.3%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.6%
Horton Bay vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horton Bay | 374 | $69,926 | $345,500 | — |
| Advance | 377 | $110,417 | $563,800 | $1,375 |
| Boyne City | 3,825 | $64,855 | $249,000 | $906 |
| Bay Shore | 697 | $75,217 | $153,600 | $869 |
| Ironton | 173 | $93,750 | $246,400 | — |
| Walloon Lake | 294 | $87,303 | $285,400 | — |
| Petoskey | 5,856 | $74,196 | $364,100 | $1,006 |
| East Jordan | 2,023 | $60,104 | $148,000 | $812 |
| Charlevoix | 2,392 | $47,917 | $331,500 | $816 |
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What is the median household income in Horton Bay, MI?
The median household income in Horton Bay is $69,926, 4% 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 Horton Bay?
The median home value in Horton Bay is $345,500, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
Is Horton Bay, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 10.2%. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the Michigan median; home values 49% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Horton Bay?
The median age in Horton Bay is 64.3 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Horton Bay?
The average commute to work in Horton Bay is 20 minutes; 18.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Horton Bay?
The unemployment rate in Horton Bay is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Horton Bay?
31.4% of adults in Horton Bay 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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