Living in Millburg, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Millburg · Census data 2020–2024
Millburg has 568 residents with a median age of 37.5. The median household income is $62,976 (14% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $136,500, the median rent is $1,167/month.
Millburg is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Millburg at a glance
- Population
- 568
- Median age
- 37.5State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $62,976State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $136,500State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,167/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 84.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.4%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Millburg a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 41% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 38 minutes; unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 20.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Millburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Millburg the median home value is $136,500, 59% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,167 per month, which is 24.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,324 a month in housing costs.
Millburg median household income
The median household income in Millburg is $62,976 and the income per person is $32,954. 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Millburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 282
- Owner-occupied
- 84.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.6%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.01
Millburg demographics
- Population
- 568
- Median age
- 37.5
- Under 18
- 12.5%
- 65 and older
- 24.3%
- Households
- 282
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Millburg ›
Education in Millburg
26.4% of adults 25 and older in Millburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 0.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Millburg
- Unemployment rate
- 6.8%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 5%
- Drive alone
- 82.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.6%
Millburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millburg | 568 | $62,976 | $136,500 | $1,167 |
| Benton Heights | 3,078 | $33,542 | $97,700 | $612 |
| Coloma | 1,074 | $68,889 | $177,100 | $1,016 |
| Benton Harbor | 8,953 | $31,117 | $76,500 | $851 |
| Lake Michigan Beach | 823 | $56,809 | $255,800 | — |
| Watervliet | 2,156 | $61,167 | $137,500 | $885 |
| Fair Plain | 7,330 | $52,817 | $169,400 | $1,019 |
| Paw Paw Lake | 3,889 | $67,674 | $191,700 | $1,164 |
| St. Joseph | 7,986 | $84,057 | $299,000 | $1,081 |
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What is the median household income in Millburg, MI?
The median household income in Millburg is $62,976, 14% 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 Millburg?
The median home value in Millburg is $136,500, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Millburg?
The median gross rent in Millburg is $1,167 per month, about 24.6% of household income.
Is Millburg, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 41% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 38 minutes; unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 20.4%.
What is the median age in Millburg?
The median age in Millburg is 37.5 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Millburg?
The average commute to work in Millburg is 38 minutes; 5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Millburg?
The unemployment rate in Millburg is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Millburg?
26.4% of adults in Millburg 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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