Living in Omer, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Omer · Census data 2020–2024
Omer has 283 residents with a median age of 56. The median household income is $51,000 (30% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $97,700, the median rent is $785/month.
Omer is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Omer at a glance
- Population
- 283
- Median age
- 56State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $51,000State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $97,700State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $785/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 90%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.2%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Omer a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.8%.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 11.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Omer
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Omer the median home value is $97,700, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $785 per month, which is 43% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,028 a month in housing costs.
Omer median household income
The median household income in Omer is $51,000 and the income per person is $30,984. 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Omer: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 151
- Owner-occupied
- 90%
- Renter-occupied
- 10%
- Vacant
- 13.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.18
Omer demographics
- Population
- 283
- Median age
- 56
- Under 18
- 4.9%
- 65 and older
- 27.2%
- Households
- 130
- Foreign-born
- 2.5%
- Veterans
- 13.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Omer ›
Education in Omer
5.2% of adults 25 and older in Omer have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 1.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Omer
- Unemployment rate
- 11.8%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 3.4%
- Drive alone
- 79%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.1%
Omer vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omer | 283 | $51,000 | $97,700 | $785 |
| Twining | 192 | $44,271 | $85,000 | $905 |
| Standish | 1,554 | $35,395 | $97,900 | $689 |
| Sterling | 448 | $61,563 | $89,200 | $775 |
| Au Gres | 1,018 | $67,115 | $159,000 | $663 |
| Prescott | 270 | $57,885 | $68,800 | $1,339 |
| Whittemore | 492 | $33,214 | $80,900 | $481 |
| Skidway Lake | 3,008 | $39,265 | $59,100 | $699 |
| Pinconning | 1,448 | $64,565 | $79,600 | $559 |
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What is the median household income in Omer, MI?
The median household income in Omer is $51,000, 30% 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 Omer?
The median home value in Omer is $97,700, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Omer?
The median gross rent in Omer is $785 per month, about 43% of household income.
Is Omer, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.8%. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 11.8%.
What is the median age in Omer?
The median age in Omer is 56 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Omer?
The average commute to work in Omer is 23 minutes; 3.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Omer?
The unemployment rate in Omer is 11.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Omer?
5.2% of adults in Omer 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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