Living in Kingsford, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kingsford · Census data 2020–2024
Kingsford has 5,124 residents with a median age of 40.7. The median household income is $61,635 (15% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $132,100, the median rent is $917/month.
Kingsford at a glance
- Population
- 5,124
- Median age
- 40.7State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $61,635State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $132,100State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $917/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 76%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.4%
- Average commute
- 13 min
Is Kingsford a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes; a poverty rate of 9%.
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 6.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Kingsford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kingsford the median home value is $132,100, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $917 per month, which is 28.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $901 a month in housing costs.
Kingsford median household income
The median household income in Kingsford is $61,635 and the income per person is $32,677. 9% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Kingsford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,324
- Owner-occupied
- 76%
- Renter-occupied
- 24%
- Vacant
- 3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.20
Kingsford demographics
- Population
- 5,124
- Median age
- 40.7
- Under 18
- 22.6%
- 65 and older
- 26.7%
- Households
- 2,255
- Foreign-born
- 3.2%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kingsford ›
Education in Kingsford
28.4% of adults 25 and older in Kingsford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kingsford
- Unemployment rate
- 6.4%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 13 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 6.6%
- Drive alone
- 73.8%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.4%
Kingsford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsford | 5,124 | $61,635 | $132,100 | $917 |
| Iron Mountain | 7,518 | $59,405 | $141,600 | $744 |
| Quinnesec | 892 | $38,713 | $154,900 | — |
| Niagara | 1,464 | $60,994 | $103,800 | $910 |
| Norway | 2,833 | $63,846 | $91,100 | $885 |
| Florence | 488 | $40,368 | $85,700 | $545 |
| Pembine | 269 | $31,378 | $57,600 | — |
| Goodman | 170 | $43,125 | $72,700 | $533 |
| Alpha | 215 | $39,115 | $34,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in Kingsford, MI?
The median household income in Kingsford is $61,635, 15% 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 Kingsford?
The median home value in Kingsford is $132,100, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Kingsford?
The median gross rent in Kingsford is $917 per month, about 28.3% of household income.
Is Kingsford, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes; a poverty rate of 9%. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 6.4%.
What is the median age in Kingsford?
The median age in Kingsford is 40.7 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Kingsford?
The average commute to work in Kingsford is 13 minutes; 6.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kingsford?
The unemployment rate in Kingsford is 6.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kingsford?
28.4% of adults in Kingsford 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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