Living in Ossineke, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ossineke · Census data 2020–2024
Ossineke has 1,019 residents with a median age of 49.1. The median household income is $59,583 (18% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $159,200, the median rent is $718/month.
Ossineke is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ossineke at a glance
- Population
- 1,019
- Median age
- 49.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $59,583State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $159,200State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $718/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 83.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.3%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Ossineke a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 31% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 10%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 9.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ossineke
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ossineke the median home value is $159,200, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $718 per month, which is 17.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $958 a month in housing costs.
Ossineke median household income
The median household income in Ossineke is $59,583 and the income per person is $36,515. 10% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Ossineke: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 563
- Owner-occupied
- 83.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.2%
- Vacant
- 20.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.26
Ossineke demographics
- Population
- 1,019
- Median age
- 49.1
- Under 18
- 10.9%
- 65 and older
- 21.6%
- Households
- 450
- Foreign-born
- 2%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ossineke ›
Education in Ossineke
13.3% of adults 25 and older in Ossineke have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 5.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ossineke
- Unemployment rate
- 9.1%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 8.7%
- Drive alone
- 85.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 90%
Ossineke vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ossineke | 1,019 | $59,583 | $159,200 | $718 |
| Lost Lake Woods | 458 | $71,806 | $173,300 | — |
| Hubbard Lake | 944 | $70,568 | $304,800 | — |
| Alpena | 10,154 | $47,545 | $118,700 | $625 |
| Lincoln | 225 | $37,679 | $125,000 | $732 |
| Harrisville | 489 | $36,050 | $118,800 | $698 |
| Hillman | 812 | $36,823 | $87,000 | $434 |
| Posen | 345 | $46,500 | $79,000 | $481 |
| Presque Isle Harbor | 906 | $102,692 | $252,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Ossineke, MI?
The median household income in Ossineke is $59,583, 18% 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 Ossineke?
The median home value in Ossineke is $159,200, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Ossineke?
The median gross rent in Ossineke is $718 per month, about 17.3% of household income.
Is Ossineke, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 31% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 10%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 9.1%.
What is the median age in Ossineke?
The median age in Ossineke is 49.1 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Ossineke?
The average commute to work in Ossineke is 22 minutes; 8.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ossineke?
The unemployment rate in Ossineke is 9.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ossineke?
13.3% of adults in Ossineke 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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