Living in North Branch, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Branch · Census data 2020–2024
North Branch has 1,166 residents with a median age of 34.5. The median household income is $56,731 (22% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $152,000, the median rent is $735/month.
North Branch is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
North Branch at a glance
- Population
- 1,166
- Median age
- 34.5State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $56,731State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $152,000State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $735/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 71.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is North Branch a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 34% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 7.5%; a poverty rate of 15.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Branch
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Branch the median home value is $152,000, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $735 per month, which is 28.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,229 a month in housing costs.
North Branch median household income
The median household income in North Branch is $56,731 and the income per person is $34,211. 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in North Branch: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 482
- Owner-occupied
- 71.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.4%
- Vacant
- 5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.51
North Branch demographics
- Population
- 1,166
- Median age
- 34.5
- Under 18
- 25.4%
- 65 and older
- 16.9%
- Households
- 458
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Branch ›
Education in North Branch
11% of adults 25 and older in North Branch have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 2.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Branch
- Unemployment rate
- 7.5%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 6%
- Drive alone
- 80.1%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 6.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.8%
North Branch vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Branch | 1,166 | $56,731 | $152,000 | $735 |
| Clifford | 277 | $54,444 | $112,500 | $1,094 |
| Barnes Lake | 952 | $79,400 | $225,900 | — |
| Millers Lake | 554 | $70,298 | $216,700 | — |
| Fostoria | 1,050 | $97,434 | $123,300 | $1,007 |
| Marlette | 1,850 | $48,571 | $132,300 | $873 |
| Brown City | 1,139 | $58,750 | $127,700 | $685 |
| Mayville | 1,045 | $52,500 | $121,300 | $669 |
| Columbiaville | 754 | $54,135 | $142,600 | $770 |
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What is the median household income in North Branch, MI?
The median household income in North Branch is $56,731, 22% 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 Branch?
The median home value in North Branch is $152,000, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in North Branch?
The median gross rent in North Branch is $735 per month, about 28.7% of household income.
Is North Branch, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 34% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 7.5%; a poverty rate of 15.3%.
What is the median age in North Branch?
The median age in North Branch is 34.5 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in North Branch?
The average commute to work in North Branch is 33 minutes; 6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Branch?
The unemployment rate in North Branch is 7.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Branch?
11% of adults in North Branch 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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