Living in Millers Lake, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Millers Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Millers Lake has 554 residents with a median age of 14.8. The median household income is $70,298 (4% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $216,700.
Millers Lake is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Millers Lake at a glance
- Population
- 554
- Median age
- 14.8State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $70,298State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $216,700State: $231,600
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 56.8%
Is Millers Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 6% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 21.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Millers Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Millers Lake the median home value is $216,700, 35% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Millers Lake median household income
The median household income in Millers Lake is $70,298 and the income per person is $21,718. 21.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Millers Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 334
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 31.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1948
- Average household size
- 2.42
31.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Millers Lake has many vacation and second homes.
Millers Lake demographics
- Population
- 554
- Median age
- 14.8
- Under 18
- 58.7%
- 65 and older
- 0%
- Households
- 229
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Millers Lake ›
Education in Millers Lake
56.8% of adults 25 and older in Millers Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Millers Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- —State: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 69.2%
- Public transit
- 30.8%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Millers Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millers Lake | 554 | $70,298 | $216,700 | — |
| Barnes Lake | 952 | $79,400 | $225,900 | — |
| Columbiaville | 754 | $54,135 | $142,600 | $770 |
| Fostoria | 1,050 | $97,434 | $123,300 | $1,007 |
| Otter Lake | 379 | $42,969 | $101,400 | $1,292 |
| North Branch | 1,166 | $56,731 | $152,000 | $735 |
| Lapeer | 9,082 | $52,716 | $178,400 | $1,002 |
| Otisville | 988 | $57,500 | $112,000 | $758 |
| Mayville | 1,045 | $52,500 | $121,300 | $669 |
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What is the median household income in Millers Lake, MI?
The median household income in Millers Lake is $70,298, 4% 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 Millers Lake?
The median home value in Millers Lake is $216,700, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
Is Millers Lake, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 6% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 21.5%.
What is the median age in Millers Lake?
The median age in Millers Lake is 14.8 years (Michigan: 40.2).
What is the unemployment rate in Millers Lake?
The unemployment rate in Millers Lake is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Millers Lake?
56.8% of adults in Millers Lake 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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