Living in Newberry, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Newberry · Census data 2020–2024
Newberry has 1,329 residents with a median age of 36.9. The median household income is $45,781 (37% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $68,500, the median rent is $710/month.
Newberry is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Newberry at a glance
- Population
- 1,329
- Median age
- 36.9State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $45,781State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $68,500State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $710/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 72.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.3%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Newberry a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 37% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 10.8%; a poverty rate of 29.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Newberry
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Newberry the median home value is $68,500, 79% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $710 per month, which is 29.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $947 a month in housing costs.
Newberry median household income
The median household income in Newberry is $45,781 and the income per person is $26,946. 29.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Newberry: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 714
- Owner-occupied
- 72.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.6%
- Vacant
- 13.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 2.09
Newberry demographics
- Population
- 1,329
- Median age
- 36.9
- Under 18
- 24.5%
- 65 and older
- 20.8%
- Households
- 620
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Newberry ›
Education in Newberry
18.3% of adults 25 and older in Newberry have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 6.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Newberry
- Unemployment rate
- 10.8%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 8.1%
- Drive alone
- 63.9%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 6.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.2%
Newberry vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newberry | 1,329 | $45,781 | $68,500 | $710 |
| Naubinway | 103 | $48,875 | — | — |
| Grand Marais | 153 | $49,625 | $166,700 | — |
| St. James | 269 | $62,917 | $325,000 | $925 |
| Brimley | 345 | $65,313 | $146,400 | — |
| Manistique | 2,863 | $38,446 | $93,300 | $665 |
| St. Ignace | 2,463 | $64,663 | $132,200 | $607 |
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What is the median household income in Newberry, MI?
The median household income in Newberry is $45,781, 37% 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 Newberry?
The median home value in Newberry is $68,500, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Newberry?
The median gross rent in Newberry is $710 per month, about 29.7% of household income.
Is Newberry, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes. Minuses: median household income 37% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 10.8%; a poverty rate of 29.7%.
What is the median age in Newberry?
The median age in Newberry is 36.9 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Newberry?
The average commute to work in Newberry is 15 minutes; 8.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Newberry?
The unemployment rate in Newberry is 10.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Newberry?
18.3% of adults in Newberry 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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