Living in K. I. Sawyer, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of K. I. Sawyer · Census data 2020–2024
K. I. Sawyer has 2,817 residents with a median age of 32.7. The median household income is $60,833 (17% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $87,300, the median rent is $782/month.
K. I. Sawyer at a glance
- Population
- 2,817
- Median age
- 32.7State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $60,833State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $87,300State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $782/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 39.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.2%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is K. I. Sawyer a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 13.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in K. I. Sawyer
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In K. I. Sawyer the median home value is $87,300, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $782 per month, which is 19.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $758 a month in housing costs.
K. I. Sawyer median household income
The median household income in K. I. Sawyer is $60,833 and the income per person is $24,162. 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in K. I. Sawyer: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,275
- Owner-occupied
- 39.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 60.5%
- Vacant
- 19.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.74
K. I. Sawyer demographics
- Population
- 2,817
- Median age
- 32.7
- Under 18
- 30.6%
- 65 and older
- 11.2%
- Households
- 1,028
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 9.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of K. I. Sawyer ›
Education in K. I. Sawyer
17.2% of adults 25 and older in K. I. Sawyer have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 5.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in K. I. Sawyer
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 4.7%
- Drive alone
- 72.5%
- Public transit
- 1.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.1%
K. I. Sawyer vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. I. Sawyer | 2,817 | $60,833 | $87,300 | $782 |
| Gwinn | 1,435 | $46,414 | $117,000 | $682 |
| Harvey | 2,880 | $78,674 | $262,800 | $845 |
| Palmer | 309 | $65,833 | $83,900 | $763 |
| Marquette | 21,325 | $55,613 | $274,700 | $1,011 |
| Negaunee | 4,656 | $70,568 | $170,100 | $861 |
| Trowbridge Park | 2,396 | $50,125 | $239,600 | $1,186 |
| Ishpeming | 6,181 | $52,754 | $111,900 | $733 |
| West Ishpeming | 2,851 | $95,129 | $193,900 | $1,063 |
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What is the median household income in K. I. Sawyer, MI?
The median household income in K. I. Sawyer is $60,833, 17% 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 K. I. Sawyer?
The median home value in K. I. Sawyer is $87,300, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in K. I. Sawyer?
The median gross rent in K. I. Sawyer is $782 per month, about 19.4% of household income.
Is K. I. Sawyer, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 13.9%.
What is the median age in K. I. Sawyer?
The median age in K. I. Sawyer is 32.7 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in K. I. Sawyer?
The average commute to work in K. I. Sawyer is 20 minutes; 4.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in K. I. Sawyer?
The unemployment rate in K. I. Sawyer is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is K. I. Sawyer?
17.2% of adults in K. I. Sawyer 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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