Living in Hubbard Lake, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hubbard Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Hubbard Lake has 944 residents with a median age of 65.1. The median household income is $70,568 (3% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $304,800.
Hubbard Lake is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hubbard Lake at a glance
- Population
- 944
- Median age
- 65.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $70,568State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $304,800State: $231,600
- Homeowners
- 98.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.6%
- Average commute
- 56 min
Is Hubbard Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 7.5%.
Cons: Median household income 3% lower than the Michigan median; home values 32% higher than the state median; an average commute of 56 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Hubbard Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hubbard Lake the median home value is $304,800, 8% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,160 a month in housing costs.
Hubbard Lake median household income
The median household income in Hubbard Lake is $70,568 and the income per person is $53,163. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Hubbard Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,373
- Owner-occupied
- 98.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 1.5%
- Vacant
- 61.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 1.77
61.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Hubbard Lake has many vacation and second homes.
Hubbard Lake demographics
- Population
- 944
- Median age
- 65.1
- Under 18
- 4.7%
- 65 and older
- 50.3%
- Households
- 533
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 8.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hubbard Lake ›
Education in Hubbard Lake
34.6% of adults 25 and older in Hubbard Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 17.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hubbard Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 5.1%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 56 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 10.3%
- Drive alone
- 69.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.2%
Hubbard Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hubbard Lake | 944 | $70,568 | $304,800 | — |
| Lost Lake Woods | 458 | $71,806 | $173,300 | — |
| Ossineke | 1,019 | $59,583 | $159,200 | $718 |
| Lincoln | 225 | $37,679 | $125,000 | $732 |
| Harrisville | 489 | $36,050 | $118,800 | $698 |
| Alpena | 10,154 | $47,545 | $118,700 | $625 |
| Hillman | 812 | $36,823 | $87,000 | $434 |
| Oscoda | 654 | $46,801 | $86,500 | $522 |
| Au Sable | 1,643 | $42,431 | $113,600 | $915 |
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What is the median household income in Hubbard Lake, MI?
The median household income in Hubbard Lake is $70,568, 3% 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 Hubbard Lake?
The median home value in Hubbard Lake is $304,800, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
Is Hubbard Lake, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 7.5%. Minuses: median household income 3% lower than the Michigan median; home values 32% higher than the state median; an average commute of 56 minutes.
What is the median age in Hubbard Lake?
The median age in Hubbard Lake is 65.1 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Hubbard Lake?
The average commute to work in Hubbard Lake is 56 minutes; 10.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hubbard Lake?
The unemployment rate in Hubbard Lake is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hubbard Lake?
34.6% of adults in Hubbard Lake 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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