Living in Mecosta, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mecosta · Census data 2020–2024
Mecosta has 464 residents with a median age of 45.2. The median household income is $73,516 (about the same as the Michigan median), the median home value is $96,200, the median rent is $784/month.
Mecosta is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Mecosta at a glance
- Population
- 464
- Median age
- 45.2State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $73,516State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $96,200State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $784/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 80.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.6%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Mecosta a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Michigan median; home values 58% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 10.1%; a poverty rate of 18.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Mecosta
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mecosta the median home value is $96,200, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $784 per month, which is 18% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $916 a month in housing costs.
Mecosta median household income
The median household income in Mecosta is $73,516 and the income per person is $24,353. 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Mecosta: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 193
- Owner-occupied
- 80.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.6%
- Vacant
- 7.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.59
Mecosta demographics
- Population
- 464
- Median age
- 45.2
- Under 18
- 15.5%
- 65 and older
- 14.9%
- Households
- 179
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mecosta ›
Education in Mecosta
10.6% of adults 25 and older in Mecosta have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 6.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mecosta
- Unemployment rate
- 10.1%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 1%
- Drive alone
- 90.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.5%
Mecosta vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mecosta | 464 | $73,516 | $96,200 | $784 |
| Canadian Lakes | 2,991 | $78,833 | $270,000 | $789 |
| Barryton | 394 | $52,875 | $95,900 | $788 |
| Stanwood | 162 | $54,632 | $156,600 | $1,063 |
| Lake Isabella | 2,085 | $77,500 | $184,000 | $964 |
| Lakeview | 1,030 | $33,631 | $165,500 | $496 |
| Big Rapids | 8,477 | $43,858 | $156,400 | $929 |
| Morley | 624 | $41,750 | $122,500 | $725 |
| Beal City | 293 | $74,875 | $197,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Mecosta, MI?
The median household income in Mecosta is $73,516, about the same as 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 Mecosta?
The median home value in Mecosta is $96,200, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Mecosta?
The median gross rent in Mecosta is $784 per month, about 18% of household income.
Is Mecosta, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Michigan median; home values 58% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 10.1%; a poverty rate of 18.5%.
What is the median age in Mecosta?
The median age in Mecosta is 45.2 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Mecosta?
The average commute to work in Mecosta is 24 minutes; 1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mecosta?
The unemployment rate in Mecosta is 10.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mecosta?
10.6% of adults in Mecosta 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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