Living in Michiana, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Michiana · Census data 2020–2024
Michiana has 291 residents with a median age of 66.7. The median household income is $167,500 (130% higher than the Michigan median), the median home value is $790,000.
Michiana is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Michiana at a glance
- Population
- 291
- Median age
- 66.7State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $167,500State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $790,000State: $231,600
- Homeowners
- 97.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 83.1%
- Average commute
- 46 min
Is Michiana a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 130% higher than the Michigan median; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
Cons: Home values 241% higher than the state median; an average commute of 46 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Michiana
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Michiana the median home value is $790,000, 137% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Michiana median household income
The median household income in Michiana is $167,500 and the income per person is $98,212. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Michiana: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 391
- Owner-occupied
- 97.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 2.5%
- Vacant
- 58.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 1.80
58.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Michiana has many vacation and second homes.
Michiana demographics
- Population
- 291
- Median age
- 66.7
- Under 18
- 1.7%
- 65 and older
- 63.6%
- Households
- 162
- Foreign-born
- 7.9%
- Veterans
- 14%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Michiana ›
Education in Michiana
83.1% of adults 25 and older in Michiana have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 54.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Michiana
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 46 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 45.6%
- Drive alone
- 50.3%
- Public transit
- 1.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.4%
Michiana vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michiana | 291 | $167,500 | $790,000 | — |
| Michiana Shores | 364 | $91,250 | $451,300 | $1,000 |
| Duneland Beach | 139 | $52,417 | $615,100 | — |
| Grand Beach | 353 | $83,750 | $1,110,300 | — |
| Long Beach | 1,111 | $121,827 | $672,300 | — |
| New Buffalo | 1,338 | $64,702 | $391,200 | $1,042 |
| Pottawattamie Park | 247 | $103,889 | $233,000 | $1,042 |
| Michigan City | 31,814 | $53,089 | $143,100 | $967 |
| Trail Creek | 2,351 | $77,635 | $191,800 | $947 |
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What is the median household income in Michiana, MI?
The median household income in Michiana is $167,500, 130% 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 Michiana?
The median home value in Michiana is $790,000, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
Is Michiana, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 130% higher than the Michigan median; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 4.8%. Minuses: home values 241% higher than the state median; an average commute of 46 minutes.
What is the median age in Michiana?
The median age in Michiana is 66.7 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Michiana?
The average commute to work in Michiana is 46 minutes; 45.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Michiana?
The unemployment rate in Michiana is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Michiana?
83.1% of adults in Michiana 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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