Living in Mancelona, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mancelona · Census data 2020–2024
Mancelona has 1,476 residents with a median age of 32.5. The median household income is $51,691 (29% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $131,400, the median rent is $791/month.
Mancelona is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Mancelona at a glance
- Population
- 1,476
- Median age
- 32.5State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $51,691State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $131,400State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $791/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 68.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.1%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Mancelona a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 7.3%; a poverty rate of 16.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Mancelona
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mancelona the median home value is $131,400, 61% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $791 per month, which is 23.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,178 a month in housing costs.
Mancelona median household income
The median household income in Mancelona is $51,691 and the income per person is $23,654. 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Mancelona: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 593
- Owner-occupied
- 68.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.1%
- Vacant
- 5.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.62
Mancelona demographics
- Population
- 1,476
- Median age
- 32.5
- Under 18
- 28.2%
- 65 and older
- 8.8%
- Households
- 560
- Foreign-born
- 2.2%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mancelona ›
Education in Mancelona
7.1% of adults 25 and older in Mancelona have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 2.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mancelona
- Unemployment rate
- 7.3%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 1.9%
- Drive alone
- 80.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.8%
Mancelona vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mancelona | 1,476 | $51,691 | $131,400 | $791 |
| Alba | 282 | $100,870 | — | — |
| Bellaire | 1,008 | $55,789 | $230,100 | $799 |
| Lakes of the North | 1,524 | $82,188 | $232,100 | — |
| Manistee Lake | 412 | $56,250 | $175,000 | — |
| Alden | 133 | $56,250 | $311,400 | — |
| Rapid City | 1,328 | $73,021 | $214,700 | $969 |
| Kalkaska | 2,539 | $57,143 | $155,600 | $633 |
| Bear Lake | 343 | $67,188 | $201,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Mancelona, MI?
The median household income in Mancelona is $51,691, 29% 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 Mancelona?
The median home value in Mancelona is $131,400, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Mancelona?
The median gross rent in Mancelona is $791 per month, about 23.1% of household income.
Is Mancelona, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 7.3%; a poverty rate of 16.8%.
What is the median age in Mancelona?
The median age in Mancelona is 32.5 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Mancelona?
The average commute to work in Mancelona is 24 minutes; 1.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mancelona?
The unemployment rate in Mancelona is 7.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mancelona?
7.1% of adults in Mancelona 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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