Living in Munising, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Munising · Census data 2020–2024
Munising has 1,975 residents with a median age of 49.7. The median household income is $59,808 (18% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $117,300, the median rent is $706/month.
Munising at a glance
- Population
- 1,975
- Median age
- 49.7State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $59,808State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $117,300State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $706/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 68.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.7%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Munising a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 4.2%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Michigan median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Munising
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Munising the median home value is $117,300, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $706 per month, which is 19.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,169 a month in housing costs.
Munising median household income
The median household income in Munising is $59,808 and the income per person is $33,753. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Munising: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,212
- Owner-occupied
- 68.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.6%
- Vacant
- 21.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 1.95
Munising demographics
- Population
- 1,975
- Median age
- 49.7
- Under 18
- 14%
- 65 and older
- 26.9%
- Households
- 956
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 9.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Munising ›
Education in Munising
29.7% of adults 25 and older in Munising have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 9.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Munising
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 8.6%
- Drive alone
- 63.3%
- Public transit
- 2.6%
- Walk to work
- 10.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.5%
Munising vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munising | 1,975 | $59,808 | $117,300 | $706 |
| Chatham | 135 | $48,438 | $131,300 | $713 |
| Harvey | 2,880 | $78,674 | $262,800 | $845 |
| Rock | 160 | $71,250 | $122,100 | — |
| K. I. Sawyer | 2,817 | $60,833 | $87,300 | $782 |
| Manistique | 2,863 | $38,446 | $93,300 | $665 |
| Marquette | 21,325 | $55,613 | $274,700 | $1,011 |
| Rapid River | 223 | $51,500 | $122,500 | $99 |
| Trowbridge Park | 2,396 | $50,125 | $239,600 | $1,186 |
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What is the median household income in Munising, MI?
The median household income in Munising is $59,808, 18% 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 Munising?
The median home value in Munising is $117,300, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Munising?
The median gross rent in Munising is $706 per month, about 19.6% of household income.
Is Munising, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 4.2%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Michigan median.
What is the median age in Munising?
The median age in Munising is 49.7 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Munising?
The average commute to work in Munising is 17 minutes; 8.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Munising?
The unemployment rate in Munising is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Munising?
29.7% of adults in Munising 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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