Living in Northport, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Northport · Census data 2020–2024
Northport has 465 residents with a median age of 61.9. The median household income is $100,357 (38% higher than the Michigan median), the median home value is $295,200, the median rent is $1,058/month.
Northport is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Northport at a glance
- Population
- 465
- Median age
- 61.9State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $100,357State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $295,200State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,058/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 90.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 56.3%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Northport a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 38% higher than the Michigan median; an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.5%.
Cons: Home values 27% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Northport
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Northport the median home value is $295,200, 11% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,058 per month, which is 17.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,500 a month in housing costs.
Northport median household income
The median household income in Northport is $100,357 and the income per person is $69,388. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Northport: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 355
- Owner-occupied
- 90.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.4%
- Vacant
- 36.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.04
36.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Northport has many vacation and second homes.
Northport demographics
- Population
- 465
- Median age
- 61.9
- Under 18
- 14.6%
- 65 and older
- 45.2%
- Households
- 224
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Northport ›
Education in Northport
56.3% of adults 25 and older in Northport have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 19.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Northport
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 13.5%
- Drive alone
- 69.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.8%
Northport vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northport | 465 | $100,357 | $295,200 | $1,058 |
| Omena | 305 | $123,553 | $621,400 | — |
| Leland | 400 | $120,781 | $637,300 | — |
| Suttons Bay | 555 | $125,357 | $523,200 | $1,193 |
| Eastport | 311 | $55,761 | $331,300 | — |
| Norwood | 126 | $68,125 | $353,800 | — |
| Central Lake | 1,051 | $63,269 | $167,100 | $1,008 |
| Ellsworth | 265 | $61,000 | $160,200 | $607 |
| Elk Rapids | 1,624 | $70,938 | $393,400 | $1,056 |
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What is the median household income in Northport, MI?
The median household income in Northport is $100,357, 38% higher 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 Northport?
The median home value in Northport is $295,200, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Northport?
The median gross rent in Northport is $1,058 per month, about 17.5% of household income.
Is Northport, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 38% higher than the Michigan median; an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.5%. Minuses: home values 27% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Northport?
The median age in Northport is 61.9 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Northport?
The average commute to work in Northport is 17 minutes; 13.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Northport?
The unemployment rate in Northport is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Northport?
56.3% of adults in Northport 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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