Living in Mesick, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mesick · Census data 2020–2024
Mesick has 423 residents with a median age of 33.2. The median household income is $41,094 (44% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $123,800, the median rent is $1,063/month.
Mesick is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Mesick at a glance
- Population
- 423
- Median age
- 33.2State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $41,094State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $123,800State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,063/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 62.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.1%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Mesick a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 47% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.3%.
Cons: Median household income 44% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Mesick
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mesick the median home value is $123,800, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,063 per month, which is 32.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,198 a month in housing costs.
Mesick median household income
The median household income in Mesick is $41,094 and the income per person is $17,375. 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Mesick: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 184
- Owner-occupied
- 62.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.6%
- Vacant
- 10.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.56
Mesick demographics
- Population
- 423
- Median age
- 33.2
- Under 18
- 32.2%
- 65 and older
- 18.2%
- Households
- 165
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 10.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mesick ›
Education in Mesick
12.1% of adults 25 and older in Mesick have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 5.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mesick
- Unemployment rate
- 5.3%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 8.3%
- Drive alone
- 74.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.3%
Mesick vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesick | 423 | $41,094 | $123,800 | $1,063 |
| Harrietta | 230 | $45,938 | $154,200 | $800 |
| Buckley | 936 | $67,083 | $205,500 | $1,163 |
| Nessen City | 149 | $62,222 | $160,400 | — |
| Copemish | 255 | $46,250 | $77,400 | $950 |
| Thompsonville | 490 | $66,250 | $115,800 | $734 |
| Kaleva | 542 | $43,125 | $94,200 | $1,594 |
| Manton | 1,511 | $45,982 | $125,000 | $807 |
| Kingsley | 1,785 | $67,321 | $268,800 | $982 |
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What is the median household income in Mesick, MI?
The median household income in Mesick is $41,094, 44% 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 Mesick?
The median home value in Mesick is $123,800, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Mesick?
The median gross rent in Mesick is $1,063 per month, about 32.8% of household income.
Is Mesick, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 47% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.3%. Minuses: median household income 44% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.3%.
What is the median age in Mesick?
The median age in Mesick is 33.2 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Mesick?
The average commute to work in Mesick is 28 minutes; 8.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mesick?
The unemployment rate in Mesick is 5.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mesick?
12.1% of adults in Mesick 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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