Living in Montague, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Montague · Census data 2020–2024
Montague has 2,531 residents with a median age of 35.4. The median household income is $66,750 (8% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $202,200, the median rent is $810/month.
Montague at a glance
- Population
- 2,531
- Median age
- 35.4State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $66,750State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $202,200State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $810/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 78.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Montague a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 13% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 0.2%; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the Michigan median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Montague
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Montague the median home value is $202,200, 39% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $810 per month, which is 27.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,405 a month in housing costs.
Montague median household income
The median household income in Montague is $66,750 and the income per person is $31,048. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Montague: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,100
- Owner-occupied
- 78.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.4%
- Vacant
- 10.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.54
Montague demographics
- Population
- 2,531
- Median age
- 35.4
- Under 18
- 29.3%
- 65 and older
- 19.2%
- Households
- 986
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Montague ›
Education in Montague
22% of adults 25 and older in Montague have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 8.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Montague
- Unemployment rate
- 0.2%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 6.5%
- Drive alone
- 82.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 92%
Montague vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montague | 2,531 | $66,750 | $202,200 | $810 |
| Whitehall | 3,024 | $61,169 | $212,600 | $877 |
| Lakewood Club | 1,255 | $71,518 | $157,300 | $1,372 |
| Rothbury | 356 | $49,063 | $131,500 | $1,089 |
| Twin Lake | 2,036 | $84,950 | $250,600 | — |
| New Era | 433 | $77,125 | $180,800 | $900 |
| North Muskegon | 4,098 | $104,659 | $264,200 | $1,300 |
| Shelby | 2,577 | $49,855 | $155,600 | $680 |
| Muskegon | 37,226 | $44,735 | $142,300 | $996 |
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What is the median household income in Montague, MI?
The median household income in Montague is $66,750, 8% 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 Montague?
The median home value in Montague is $202,200, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Montague?
The median gross rent in Montague is $810 per month, about 27.3% of household income.
Is Montague, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 13% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 0.2%; a poverty rate of 4.8%. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the Michigan median.
What is the median age in Montague?
The median age in Montague is 35.4 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Montague?
The average commute to work in Montague is 18 minutes; 6.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Montague?
The unemployment rate in Montague is 0.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Montague?
22% of adults in Montague 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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