Living in North Adams, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Adams · Census data 2020–2024
North Adams has 435 residents with a median age of 39.5. The median household income is $52,813 (28% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $99,500, the median rent is $900/month.
North Adams is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
North Adams at a glance
- Population
- 435
- Median age
- 39.5State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $52,813State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $99,500State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $900/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 85.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.8%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is North Adams a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 12.2%.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Michigan median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Adams
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Adams the median home value is $99,500, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, which is 16.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $950 a month in housing costs.
North Adams median household income
The median household income in North Adams is $52,813 and the income per person is $29,080. 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in North Adams: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 211
- Owner-occupied
- 85.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.6%
- Vacant
- 12.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.35
North Adams demographics
- Population
- 435
- Median age
- 39.5
- Under 18
- 21.6%
- 65 and older
- 18.9%
- Households
- 185
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 12.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Adams ›
Education in North Adams
7.8% of adults 25 and older in North Adams have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 2.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Adams
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 10.3%
- Drive alone
- 84%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.7%
North Adams vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Adams | 435 | $52,813 | $99,500 | $900 |
| Hillsdale | 8,002 | $51,038 | $130,900 | $812 |
| Jonesville | 2,319 | $65,200 | $162,900 | $811 |
| Lake LeAnn | 1,657 | $89,076 | $266,600 | — |
| Pittsford | 707 | $45,833 | $105,700 | $940 |
| Hanover | 375 | $62,656 | $145,800 | $978 |
| Addison | 534 | $54,519 | $137,100 | $643 |
| Manitou Beach-Devils Lake | 2,103 | $83,980 | $260,300 | $963 |
| Hudson | 2,200 | $53,009 | $110,300 | $854 |
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What is the median household income in North Adams, MI?
The median household income in North Adams is $52,813, 28% 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 North Adams?
The median home value in North Adams is $99,500, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in North Adams?
The median gross rent in North Adams is $900 per month, about 16.7% of household income.
Is North Adams, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 12.2%. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Michigan median.
What is the median age in North Adams?
The median age in North Adams is 39.5 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in North Adams?
The average commute to work in North Adams is 23 minutes; 10.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Adams?
The unemployment rate in North Adams is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Adams?
7.8% of adults in North Adams 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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