Living in Jennings, Michigan

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jennings · Census data 2020–2024

Jennings has 254 residents with a median age of 55.1. The median household income is $41,023 (44% lower than the Michigan median).

Jennings is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Jennings at a glance

Population
254
Median age
55.1State: 40.2
Median household income
$41,023State: $72,875
Homeowners
81.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
0%
Average commute
31 min

Is Jennings a good place to live?

Cons: Median household income 44% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 23.6%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Jennings median household income

The median household income in Jennings is $41,023 and the income per person is $15,487. 23.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).

Median household income

Jennings$41,023
Michigan$72,875
United States$80,734

Housing in Jennings: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
118
Owner-occupied
81.1%
Renter-occupied
18.9%
Vacant
19.5%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1938
Average household size
2.67

Jennings demographics

Population
254
Median age
55.1
Under 18
15.4%
65 and older
9.8%
Households
95
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
4.2%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White64.2%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jennings ›

Education in Jennings

0% of adults 25 and older in Jennings have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Jennings0%
Michigan32.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Jennings

Unemployment rate
0%State: 5.7%
Average commute
31 minState: 24 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
100%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
100%

Jennings vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Jennings254$41,023——
Lake City705$74,583$170,300$710
Haring199$105,441$158,100—
Manton1,511$45,982$125,000$807
Cadillac10,445$51,773$134,300$842
McBain706$47,083$141,700$298
Wedgewood241$131,563$322,700—
Fife Lake343$68,472$202,300$1,632
Marion581$40,833$110,900$667

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Living in Jennings: FAQ

What is the median household income in Jennings, MI?

The median household income in Jennings is $41,023, 44% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

Is Jennings, MI a good place to live?

Minuses: median household income 44% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 23.6%.

What is the median age in Jennings?

The median age in Jennings is 55.1 years (Michigan: 40.2).

How long is the commute in Jennings?

The average commute to work in Jennings is 31 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Jennings?

The unemployment rate in Jennings is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Jennings?

0% of adults in Jennings 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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