Living in Omena, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Omena · Census data 2020–2024
Omena has 305 residents with a median age of 63.4. The median household income is $123,553 (70% higher than the Michigan median), the median home value is $621,400.
Omena is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Omena at a glance
- Population
- 305
- Median age
- 63.4State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $123,553State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $621,400State: $231,600
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 62.8%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Omena a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 70% higher than the Michigan median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.2%.
Cons: Home values 168% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Omena
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Omena the median home value is $621,400, 87% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,920 a month in housing costs.
Omena median household income
The median household income in Omena is $123,553 and the income per person is $49,227. 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Omena: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 410
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 70.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.54
70.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Omena has many vacation and second homes.
Omena demographics
- Population
- 305
- Median age
- 63.4
- Under 18
- 12.5%
- 65 and older
- 43.6%
- Households
- 120
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 30.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Omena ›
Education in Omena
62.8% of adults 25 and older in Omena have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 26.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Omena
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 13.4%
- Drive alone
- 86.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Omena vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omena | 305 | $123,553 | $621,400 | — |
| Northport | 465 | $100,357 | $295,200 | $1,058 |
| Suttons Bay | 555 | $125,357 | $523,200 | $1,193 |
| Leland | 400 | $120,781 | $637,300 | — |
| Eastport | 311 | $55,761 | $331,300 | — |
| Elk Rapids | 1,624 | $70,938 | $393,400 | $1,056 |
| Norwood | 126 | $68,125 | $353,800 | — |
| Central Lake | 1,051 | $63,269 | $167,100 | $1,008 |
| Greilickville | 1,519 | $93,750 | $418,500 | $1,859 |
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What is the median household income in Omena, MI?
The median household income in Omena is $123,553, 70% 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 Omena?
The median home value in Omena is $621,400, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
Is Omena, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 70% higher than the Michigan median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.2%. Minuses: home values 168% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Omena?
The median age in Omena is 63.4 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Omena?
The average commute to work in Omena is 22 minutes; 13.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Omena?
The unemployment rate in Omena is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Omena?
62.8% of adults in Omena 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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