Living in Mio, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mio · Census data 2020–2024
Mio has 1,474 residents with a median age of 43. The median household income is $40,750 (44% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $90,600, the median rent is $584/month.
Mio is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Mio at a glance
- Population
- 1,474
- Median age
- 43State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $40,750State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $90,600State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $584/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 77.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.4%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Mio a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 44% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 14%; a poverty rate of 25.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Mio
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mio the median home value is $90,600, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $584 per month, which is 31.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $865 a month in housing costs.
Mio median household income
The median household income in Mio is $40,750 and the income per person is $23,485. 25.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Mio: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,006
- Owner-occupied
- 77.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.7%
- Vacant
- 30%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.09
Mio demographics
- Population
- 1,474
- Median age
- 43
- Under 18
- 20.6%
- 65 and older
- 20.5%
- Households
- 704
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mio ›
Education in Mio
18.4% of adults 25 and older in Mio have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 5.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mio
- Unemployment rate
- 14%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 5.6%
- Drive alone
- 78.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.4%
Mio vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mio | 1,474 | $40,750 | $90,600 | $584 |
| Rose City | 575 | $25,179 | $101,700 | $712 |
| Lupton | 206 | $60,208 | $77,500 | — |
| Lewiston | 1,201 | $54,231 | $169,800 | $808 |
| St. Helen | 2,929 | $44,871 | $95,600 | $741 |
| Roscommon | 1,118 | $54,167 | $93,900 | $659 |
| Atlanta | 758 | $42,936 | $100,200 | $699 |
| West Branch | 2,225 | $41,250 | $147,800 | $842 |
| Grayling | 1,671 | $32,545 | $160,800 | $788 |
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What is the median household income in Mio, MI?
The median household income in Mio is $40,750, 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 Mio?
The median home value in Mio is $90,600, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Mio?
The median gross rent in Mio is $584 per month, about 31.2% of household income.
Is Mio, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 44% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 14%; a poverty rate of 25.9%.
What is the median age in Mio?
The median age in Mio is 43 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Mio?
The average commute to work in Mio is 32 minutes; 5.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mio?
The unemployment rate in Mio is 14% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mio?
18.4% of adults in Mio 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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