Living in Muir, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Muir · Census data 2020–2024
Muir has 490 residents with a median age of 40.8. The median household income is $46,771 (36% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $143,100, the median rent is $538/month.
Muir is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Muir at a glance
- Population
- 490
- Median age
- 40.8State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $46,771State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $143,100State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $538/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 52.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 3.7%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Muir a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 14.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Muir
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Muir the median home value is $143,100, 57% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $538 per month, which is 27.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,354 a month in housing costs.
Muir median household income
The median household income in Muir is $46,771 and the income per person is $27,947. 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Muir: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 229
- Owner-occupied
- 52.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 47.2%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.14
Muir demographics
- Population
- 490
- Median age
- 40.8
- Under 18
- 20%
- 65 and older
- 14.7%
- Households
- 229
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Muir ›
Education in Muir
3.7% of adults 25 and older in Muir have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 3.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Muir
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 3.3%
- Drive alone
- 84.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.9%
Muir vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muir | 490 | $46,771 | $143,100 | $538 |
| Lyons | 896 | $68,603 | $121,500 | $1,063 |
| Pewamo | 439 | $72,500 | $189,400 | $960 |
| Ionia | 12,753 | $63,978 | $164,800 | $852 |
| Hubbardston | 464 | $83,750 | $128,400 | $840 |
| Palo | 375 | $34,489 | $94,300 | — |
| Westphalia | 980 | $77,386 | $251,800 | $699 |
| Portland | 3,790 | $65,845 | $166,200 | $972 |
| Fowler | 1,387 | $74,282 | $197,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Muir, MI?
The median household income in Muir is $46,771, 36% 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 Muir?
The median home value in Muir is $143,100, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Muir?
The median gross rent in Muir is $538 per month, about 27.9% of household income.
Is Muir, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 14.1%.
What is the median age in Muir?
The median age in Muir is 40.8 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Muir?
The average commute to work in Muir is 27 minutes; 3.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Muir?
The unemployment rate in Muir is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Muir?
3.7% of adults in Muir 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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