Living in Imlay City, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Imlay City · Census data 2020–2024
Imlay City has 3,721 residents with a median age of 35.9. The median household income is $59,911 (18% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $150,000, the median rent is $895/month.
Imlay City at a glance
- Population
- 3,721
- Median age
- 35.9State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $59,911State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $150,000State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $895/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 54.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.9%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Imlay City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.1%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 23.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Imlay City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Imlay City the median home value is $150,000, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $895 per month, which is 33% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,198 a month in housing costs.
Imlay City median household income
The median household income in Imlay City is $59,911 and the income per person is $28,138. 23.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Imlay City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,789
- Owner-occupied
- 54.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.3%
- Vacant
- 8.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.27
Imlay City demographics
- Population
- 3,721
- Median age
- 35.9
- Under 18
- 25.3%
- 65 and older
- 13.4%
- Households
- 1,634
- Foreign-born
- 12.2%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Imlay City ›
Education in Imlay City
11.9% of adults 25 and older in Imlay City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Imlay City
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 2.4%
- Drive alone
- 83.3%
- Public transit
- 1.4%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 84%
Imlay City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imlay City | 3,721 | $59,911 | $150,000 | $895 |
| Attica | 627 | $39,318 | $186,300 | — |
| Dryden | 1,182 | $70,352 | $208,300 | $1,238 |
| Almont | 2,838 | $83,537 | $246,500 | $988 |
| Capac | 1,970 | $60,329 | $161,700 | $772 |
| Leonard | 346 | $76,875 | $245,200 | — |
| Metamora | 693 | $85,750 | $270,900 | $794 |
| Lapeer | 9,082 | $52,716 | $178,400 | $1,002 |
| Brown City | 1,139 | $58,750 | $127,700 | $685 |
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What is the median household income in Imlay City, MI?
The median household income in Imlay City is $59,911, 18% 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 Imlay City?
The median home value in Imlay City is $150,000, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Imlay City?
The median gross rent in Imlay City is $895 per month, about 33% of household income.
Is Imlay City, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.1%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 23.5%.
What is the median age in Imlay City?
The median age in Imlay City is 35.9 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Imlay City?
The average commute to work in Imlay City is 31 minutes; 2.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Imlay City?
The unemployment rate in Imlay City is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Imlay City?
11.9% of adults in Imlay City 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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