Living in Ironton, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ironton · Census data 2020–2024
Ironton has 173 residents with a median age of 51.1. The median household income is $93,750 (29% higher than the Michigan median), the median home value is $246,400.
Ironton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ironton at a glance
- Population
- 173
- Median age
- 51.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $93,750State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $246,400State: $231,600
- Homeowners
- 89%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.5%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Ironton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 29% higher than the Michigan median; an average commute of 14 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.9%.
Cons: Home values 6% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ironton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ironton the median home value is $246,400, 26% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,278 a month in housing costs.
Ironton median household income
The median household income in Ironton is $93,750 and the income per person is $48,724. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Ironton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 147
- Owner-occupied
- 89%
- Renter-occupied
- 11%
- Vacant
- 44.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.11
44.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Ironton has many vacation and second homes.
Ironton demographics
- Population
- 173
- Median age
- 51.1
- Under 18
- 17.9%
- 65 and older
- 34.7%
- Households
- 82
- Foreign-born
- 4%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ironton ›
Education in Ironton
46.5% of adults 25 and older in Ironton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 19.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ironton
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 15.7%
- Drive alone
- 68.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.8%
Ironton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ironton | 173 | $93,750 | $246,400 | — |
| Charlevoix | 2,392 | $47,917 | $331,500 | $816 |
| Advance | 377 | $110,417 | $563,800 | $1,375 |
| Horton Bay | 374 | $69,926 | $345,500 | — |
| Ellsworth | 265 | $61,000 | $160,200 | $607 |
| East Jordan | 2,023 | $60,104 | $148,000 | $812 |
| Bay Shore | 697 | $75,217 | $153,600 | $869 |
| Boyne City | 3,825 | $64,855 | $249,000 | $906 |
| Norwood | 126 | $68,125 | $353,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in Ironton, MI?
The median household income in Ironton is $93,750, 29% higher 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 Ironton?
The median home value in Ironton is $246,400, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
Is Ironton, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 29% higher than the Michigan median; an average commute of 14 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.9%. Minuses: home values 6% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Ironton?
The median age in Ironton is 51.1 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Ironton?
The average commute to work in Ironton is 14 minutes; 15.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ironton?
The unemployment rate in Ironton is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ironton?
46.5% of adults in Ironton 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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