Living in Lawton, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lawton · Census data 2020–2024
Lawton has 2,104 residents with a median age of 39.3. The median household income is $52,652 (28% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $171,100, the median rent is $812/month.
Lawton at a glance
- Population
- 2,104
- Median age
- 39.3State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $52,652State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $171,100State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $812/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 64.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.5%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Lawton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 26% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 7.9%; a poverty rate of 19.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lawton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lawton the median home value is $171,100, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $812 per month, which is 36.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,216 a month in housing costs.
Lawton median household income
The median household income in Lawton is $52,652 and the income per person is $27,126. 19.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Lawton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 948
- Owner-occupied
- 64.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.2%
- Vacant
- 5.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.18
Lawton demographics
- Population
- 2,104
- Median age
- 39.3
- Under 18
- 23.4%
- 65 and older
- 24.6%
- Households
- 896
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lawton ›
Education in Lawton
18.5% of adults 25 and older in Lawton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 6.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lawton
- Unemployment rate
- 7.9%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 8.5%
- Drive alone
- 75.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.8%
Lawton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawton | 2,104 | $52,652 | $171,100 | $812 |
| Paw Paw | 3,289 | $41,587 | $148,200 | $761 |
| Mattawan | 2,692 | $61,587 | $181,600 | $1,066 |
| Decatur | 1,835 | $61,806 | $137,500 | $785 |
| Marcellus | 1,112 | $52,917 | $120,400 | $811 |
| Lawrence | 942 | $36,058 | $133,900 | $587 |
| Schoolcraft | 1,275 | $75,000 | $224,800 | $918 |
| Portage | 49,259 | $83,212 | $262,300 | $1,133 |
| Gobles | 595 | $44,250 | $104,200 | $630 |
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What is the median household income in Lawton, MI?
The median household income in Lawton is $52,652, 28% 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 Lawton?
The median home value in Lawton is $171,100, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Lawton?
The median gross rent in Lawton is $812 per month, about 36.3% of household income.
Is Lawton, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 26% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 7.9%; a poverty rate of 19.3%.
What is the median age in Lawton?
The median age in Lawton is 39.3 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Lawton?
The average commute to work in Lawton is 25 minutes; 8.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lawton?
The unemployment rate in Lawton is 7.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lawton?
18.5% of adults in Lawton 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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