Living in Okemos, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Okemos · Census data 2020–2024
Okemos has 26,396 residents with a median age of 34. The median household income is $102,612 (41% higher than the Michigan median), the median home value is $359,200, the median rent is $1,298/month.
Okemos at a glance
- Population
- 26,396
- Median age
- 34State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $102,612State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $359,200State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,298/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 59.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 72.7%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Okemos a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 41% higher than the Michigan median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%.
Cons: Home values 55% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 14.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Okemos
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Okemos the median home value is $359,200, 8% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,298 per month, which is 29.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,261 a month in housing costs.
Okemos median household income
The median household income in Okemos is $102,612 and the income per person is $56,396. 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Okemos: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,998
- Owner-occupied
- 59.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.8%
- Vacant
- 8.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.60
Okemos demographics
- Population
- 26,396
- Median age
- 34
- Under 18
- 23%
- 65 and older
- 14.2%
- Households
- 10,016
- Foreign-born
- 22.1%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Okemos ›
Education in Okemos
72.7% of adults 25 and older in Okemos have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 40.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Okemos
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 23.6%
- Drive alone
- 62.3%
- Public transit
- 3%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.2%
Okemos vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Okemos | 26,396 | $102,612 | $359,200 | $1,298 |
| Haslett | 18,559 | $74,031 | $286,100 | $1,125 |
| East Lansing | 45,758 | $45,687 | $270,800 | $1,171 |
| Williamston | 3,807 | $71,379 | $226,800 | $900 |
| Lansing | 113,023 | $54,382 | $128,700 | $993 |
| Holt | 25,316 | $86,472 | $226,400 | $1,317 |
| Bath | 2,896 | $60,417 | $205,800 | $1,268 |
| Shaftsburg | 441 | $94,100 | $233,400 | — |
| Mason | 8,249 | $79,117 | $198,000 | $1,164 |
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What is the median household income in Okemos, MI?
The median household income in Okemos is $102,612, 41% 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 Okemos?
The median home value in Okemos is $359,200, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Okemos?
The median gross rent in Okemos is $1,298 per month, about 29.4% of household income.
Is Okemos, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 41% higher than the Michigan median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%. Minuses: home values 55% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 14.5%.
What is the median age in Okemos?
The median age in Okemos is 34 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Okemos?
The average commute to work in Okemos is 19 minutes; 23.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Okemos?
The unemployment rate in Okemos is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Okemos?
72.7% of adults in Okemos 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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