Living in Manitou Beach-Devils Lake, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Manitou Beach-Devils Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Manitou Beach-Devils Lake has 2,103 residents with a median age of 58.5. The median household income is $83,980 (15% higher than the Michigan median), the median home value is $260,300, the median rent is $963/month.
Manitou Beach-Devils Lake at a glance
- Population
- 2,103
- Median age
- 58.5State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $83,980State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $260,300State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $963/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 94.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.6%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Manitou Beach-Devils Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the Michigan median; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 10.9%.
Cons: Home values 12% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Manitou Beach-Devils Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Manitou Beach-Devils Lake the median home value is $260,300, 22% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $963 per month, which is 36% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,400 a month in housing costs.
Manitou Beach-Devils Lake median household income
The median household income in Manitou Beach-Devils Lake is $83,980 and the income per person is $49,893. 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Manitou Beach-Devils Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,753
- Owner-occupied
- 94.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.4%
- Vacant
- 42.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.09
42.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Manitou Beach-Devils Lake has many vacation and second homes.
Manitou Beach-Devils Lake demographics
- Population
- 2,103
- Median age
- 58.5
- Under 18
- 13.3%
- 65 and older
- 40.8%
- Households
- 1,005
- Foreign-born
- 2.4%
- Veterans
- 11.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Manitou Beach-Devils Lake ›
Education in Manitou Beach-Devils Lake
42.6% of adults 25 and older in Manitou Beach-Devils Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 15.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Manitou Beach-Devils Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 7.5%
- Drive alone
- 76.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.7%
Manitou Beach-Devils Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manitou Beach-Devils Lake | 2,103 | $83,980 | $260,300 | $963 |
| Addison | 534 | $54,519 | $137,100 | $643 |
| Onsted | 1,155 | $66,964 | $170,700 | $828 |
| Cement City | 629 | $52,708 | $104,500 | $1,006 |
| Vineyard Lake | 1,031 | $86,146 | $306,100 | — |
| Lake LeAnn | 1,657 | $89,076 | $266,600 | — |
| Clayton | 247 | $66,250 | $86,700 | $1,071 |
| Hudson | 2,200 | $53,009 | $110,300 | $854 |
| Brooklyn | 1,180 | $56,324 | $200,000 | $1,021 |
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What is the median household income in Manitou Beach-Devils Lake, MI?
The median household income in Manitou Beach-Devils Lake is $83,980, 15% higher 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 Manitou Beach-Devils Lake?
The median home value in Manitou Beach-Devils Lake is $260,300, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Manitou Beach-Devils Lake?
The median gross rent in Manitou Beach-Devils Lake is $963 per month, about 36% of household income.
Is Manitou Beach-Devils Lake, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the Michigan median; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 10.9%. Minuses: home values 12% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Manitou Beach-Devils Lake?
The median age in Manitou Beach-Devils Lake is 58.5 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Manitou Beach-Devils Lake?
The average commute to work in Manitou Beach-Devils Lake is 33 minutes; 7.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Manitou Beach-Devils Lake?
The unemployment rate in Manitou Beach-Devils Lake is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Manitou Beach-Devils Lake?
42.6% of adults in Manitou Beach-Devils Lake 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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