Living in Kincheloe, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kincheloe · Census data 2020–2024
Kincheloe has 2,524 residents with a median age of 31.4. The median household income is $57,644 (21% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $110,700, the median rent is $854/month.
Kincheloe at a glance
- Population
- 2,524
- Median age
- 31.4State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $57,644State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $110,700State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $854/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 47%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.5%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Kincheloe a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 15.1%; a poverty rate of 25.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Kincheloe
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kincheloe the median home value is $110,700, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $854 per month, which is 26.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,161 a month in housing costs.
Kincheloe median household income
The median household income in Kincheloe is $57,644 and the income per person is $24,843. 25.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Kincheloe: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 847
- Owner-occupied
- 47%
- Renter-occupied
- 53%
- Vacant
- 7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 3.20
Kincheloe demographics
- Population
- 2,524
- Median age
- 31.4
- Under 18
- 30.9%
- 65 and older
- 13.9%
- Households
- 788
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 11.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kincheloe ›
Education in Kincheloe
23.5% of adults 25 and older in Kincheloe have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 4.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kincheloe
- Unemployment rate
- 15.1%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 1.3%
- Drive alone
- 83%
- Public transit
- 2.1%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.2%
Kincheloe vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kincheloe | 2,524 | $57,644 | $110,700 | $854 |
| Brimley | 345 | $65,313 | $146,400 | — |
| Sault Ste. Marie | 13,335 | $55,328 | $139,400 | $804 |
| Mackinac Island | 561 | $95,000 | $733,300 | $1,197 |
| St. Ignace | 2,463 | $64,663 | $132,200 | $607 |
| De Tour Village | 212 | $48,750 | $237,500 | — |
| Mackinaw City | 778 | $42,031 | $224,300 | $865 |
| Carp Lake | 380 | $27,474 | $180,000 | $570 |
| Cheboygan | 4,820 | $42,290 | $123,200 | $683 |
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What is the median household income in Kincheloe, MI?
The median household income in Kincheloe is $57,644, 21% 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 Kincheloe?
The median home value in Kincheloe is $110,700, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Kincheloe?
The median gross rent in Kincheloe is $854 per month, about 26.5% of household income.
Is Kincheloe, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 15.1%; a poverty rate of 25.1%.
What is the median age in Kincheloe?
The median age in Kincheloe is 31.4 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Kincheloe?
The average commute to work in Kincheloe is 19 minutes; 1.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kincheloe?
The unemployment rate in Kincheloe is 15.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kincheloe?
23.5% of adults in Kincheloe 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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