Living in Lupton, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lupton · Census data 2020–2024
Lupton has 206 residents with a median age of 54.2. The median household income is $60,208 (17% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $77,500.
Lupton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lupton at a glance
- Population
- 206
- Median age
- 54.2State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $60,208State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $77,500State: $231,600
- Homeowners
- 85.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17%
- Average commute
- 43 min
Is Lupton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 43 minutes; unemployment of 8%; a poverty rate of 16%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lupton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lupton the median home value is $77,500, 77% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,066 a month in housing costs.
Lupton median household income
The median household income in Lupton is $60,208 and the income per person is $26,655. 16% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Lupton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 146
- Owner-occupied
- 85.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.9%
- Vacant
- 30.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.04
30.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Lupton has many vacation and second homes.
Lupton demographics
- Population
- 206
- Median age
- 54.2
- Under 18
- 18.9%
- 65 and older
- 28.2%
- Households
- 101
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 9.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lupton ›
Education in Lupton
17% of adults 25 and older in Lupton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 3.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lupton
- Unemployment rate
- 8%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 43 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 20%
- Drive alone
- 67.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.2%
Lupton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lupton | 206 | $60,208 | $77,500 | — |
| Rose City | 575 | $25,179 | $101,700 | $712 |
| West Branch | 2,225 | $41,250 | $147,800 | $842 |
| Skidway Lake | 3,008 | $39,265 | $59,100 | $699 |
| Mio | 1,474 | $40,750 | $90,600 | $584 |
| Prescott | 270 | $57,885 | $68,800 | $1,339 |
| Whittemore | 492 | $33,214 | $80,900 | $481 |
| Sand Lake | 1,348 | $58,162 | $157,500 | $692 |
| St. Helen | 2,929 | $44,871 | $95,600 | $741 |
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What is the median household income in Lupton, MI?
The median household income in Lupton is $60,208, 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 Lupton?
The median home value in Lupton is $77,500, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
Is Lupton, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 43 minutes; unemployment of 8%; a poverty rate of 16%.
What is the median age in Lupton?
The median age in Lupton is 54.2 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Lupton?
The average commute to work in Lupton is 43 minutes; 20% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lupton?
The unemployment rate in Lupton is 8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lupton?
17% of adults in Lupton 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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