Living in Pearl Beach, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pearl Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Pearl Beach has 4,506 residents with a median age of 53.7. The median household income is $83,208 (14% higher than the Michigan median), the median home value is $301,700, the median rent is $1,054/month.
Pearl Beach at a glance
- Population
- 4,506
- Median age
- 53.7State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $83,208State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $301,700State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,054/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 93.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.4%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Pearl Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the Michigan median; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 10%.
Cons: Home values 30% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Pearl Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pearl Beach the median home value is $301,700, 9% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,054 per month, which is 14.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,704 a month in housing costs.
Pearl Beach median household income
The median household income in Pearl Beach is $83,208 and the income per person is $46,530. 10% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Pearl Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,311
- Owner-occupied
- 93.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.7%
- Vacant
- 7.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.10
Pearl Beach demographics
- Population
- 4,506
- Median age
- 53.7
- Under 18
- 15.6%
- 65 and older
- 25.8%
- Households
- 2,146
- Foreign-born
- 3.1%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pearl Beach ›
Education in Pearl Beach
20.4% of adults 25 and older in Pearl Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 7.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pearl Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 6.1%
- Drive alone
- 84.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.2%
Pearl Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl Beach | 4,506 | $83,208 | $301,700 | $1,054 |
| Algonac | 4,139 | $56,820 | $199,500 | $910 |
| Marine City | 4,028 | $67,683 | $159,800 | $944 |
| New Baltimore | 12,072 | $106,033 | $323,200 | $1,039 |
| New Haven | 6,475 | $66,125 | $209,000 | $1,268 |
| St. Clair | 5,585 | $69,688 | $223,200 | $1,113 |
| Richmond | 5,855 | $64,719 | $237,700 | $864 |
| Mount Clemens | 15,511 | $52,310 | $179,400 | $847 |
| St. Clair Shores | 58,140 | $73,500 | $210,700 | $1,183 |
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What is the median household income in Pearl Beach, MI?
The median household income in Pearl Beach is $83,208, 14% 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 Pearl Beach?
The median home value in Pearl Beach is $301,700, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Pearl Beach?
The median gross rent in Pearl Beach is $1,054 per month, about 14.3% of household income.
Is Pearl Beach, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the Michigan median; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 10%. Minuses: home values 30% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
What is the median age in Pearl Beach?
The median age in Pearl Beach is 53.7 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Pearl Beach?
The average commute to work in Pearl Beach is 38 minutes; 6.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pearl Beach?
The unemployment rate in Pearl Beach is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pearl Beach?
20.4% of adults in Pearl Beach 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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