Living in Litchfield, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Litchfield · Census data 2020–2024
Litchfield has 1,566 residents with a median age of 41.4. The median household income is $53,182 (27% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $117,000, the median rent is $734/month.
Litchfield at a glance
- Population
- 1,566
- Median age
- 41.4State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $53,182State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $117,000State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $734/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 73.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.2%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Litchfield a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 11.4%.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Michigan median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Litchfield
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Litchfield the median home value is $117,000, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $734 per month, which is 28.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,019 a month in housing costs.
Litchfield median household income
The median household income in Litchfield is $53,182 and the income per person is $26,446. 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Litchfield: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 668
- Owner-occupied
- 73.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.6%
- Vacant
- 4.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.45
Litchfield demographics
- Population
- 1,566
- Median age
- 41.4
- Under 18
- 23.2%
- 65 and older
- 16.3%
- Households
- 640
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Litchfield ›
Education in Litchfield
16.2% of adults 25 and older in Litchfield have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 4.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Litchfield
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 2.2%
- Drive alone
- 84.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.5%
Litchfield vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Litchfield | 1,566 | $53,182 | $117,000 | $734 |
| Allen | 170 | $66,111 | $131,300 | $581 |
| Jonesville | 2,319 | $65,200 | $162,900 | $811 |
| Homer | 1,610 | $54,737 | $136,200 | $825 |
| Quincy | 1,484 | $59,844 | $121,800 | $874 |
| Hillsdale | 8,002 | $51,038 | $130,900 | $812 |
| Hanover | 375 | $62,656 | $145,800 | $978 |
| Concord | 1,118 | $60,625 | $176,800 | $794 |
| North Adams | 435 | $52,813 | $99,500 | $900 |
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What is the median household income in Litchfield, MI?
The median household income in Litchfield is $53,182, 27% 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 Litchfield?
The median home value in Litchfield is $117,000, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Litchfield?
The median gross rent in Litchfield is $734 per month, about 28.6% of household income.
Is Litchfield, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 11.4%. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Michigan median.
What is the median age in Litchfield?
The median age in Litchfield is 41.4 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Litchfield?
The average commute to work in Litchfield is 18 minutes; 2.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Litchfield?
The unemployment rate in Litchfield is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Litchfield?
16.2% of adults in Litchfield 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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