Living in Martin, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Martin · Census data 2020–2024
Martin has 579 residents with a median age of 38.5. The median household income is $60,357 (17% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $176,000, the median rent is $369/month.
Martin is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Martin at a glance
- Population
- 579
- Median age
- 38.5State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $60,357State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $176,000State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $369/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 81.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.9%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Martin a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 24% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 5%.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Martin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Martin the median home value is $176,000, 47% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $369 per month, which is 26.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,268 a month in housing costs.
Martin median household income
The median household income in Martin is $60,357 and the income per person is $34,491. 5% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Martin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 232
- Owner-occupied
- 81.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.8%
- Vacant
- 6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.66
Martin demographics
- Population
- 579
- Median age
- 38.5
- Under 18
- 25%
- 65 and older
- 19.2%
- Households
- 218
- Foreign-born
- 7.4%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Martin ›
Education in Martin
10.9% of adults 25 and older in Martin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 1.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Martin
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 4.3%
- Drive alone
- 82.6%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 7.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.7%
Martin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin | 579 | $60,357 | $176,000 | $369 |
| Plainwell | 3,763 | $66,525 | $220,500 | $900 |
| Otsego | 4,074 | $74,156 | $160,500 | $1,119 |
| Hopkins | 773 | $75,417 | $241,700 | — |
| Wayland | 4,457 | $74,464 | $207,400 | $1,160 |
| Allegan | 5,172 | $52,925 | $176,600 | $1,115 |
| Delton | 936 | $61,552 | $295,200 | $1,267 |
| Dorr | 3,702 | $97,519 | $277,600 | — |
| Richland | 1,098 | $95,104 | $289,300 | $1,375 |
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What is the median household income in Martin, MI?
The median household income in Martin is $60,357, 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 Martin?
The median home value in Martin is $176,000, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Martin?
The median gross rent in Martin is $369 per month, about 26.1% of household income.
Is Martin, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 24% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 5%. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in Martin?
The median age in Martin is 38.5 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Martin?
The average commute to work in Martin is 26 minutes; 4.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Martin?
The unemployment rate in Martin is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Martin?
10.9% of adults in Martin 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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