Living in Peck, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Peck · Census data 2020–2024
Peck has 589 residents with a median age of 44.6. The median household income is $54,758 (25% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $117,000, the median rent is $870/month.
Peck is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Peck at a glance
- Population
- 589
- Median age
- 44.6State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $54,758State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $117,000State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $870/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 82.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.1%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Peck a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.1%.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 7.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Peck
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Peck the median home value is $117,000, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $870 per month, which is 28.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,057 a month in housing costs.
Peck median household income
The median household income in Peck is $54,758 and the income per person is $26,518. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Peck: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 272
- Owner-occupied
- 82.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.8%
- Vacant
- 5.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.26
Peck demographics
- Population
- 589
- Median age
- 44.6
- Under 18
- 19.4%
- 65 and older
- 24.8%
- Households
- 258
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Peck ›
Education in Peck
6.1% of adults 25 and older in Peck have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 1.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Peck
- Unemployment rate
- 7.4%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 1.1%
- Drive alone
- 93.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.1%
Peck vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peck | 589 | $54,758 | $117,000 | $870 |
| Melvin | 139 | $42,083 | $95,000 | — |
| Yale | 2,129 | $53,236 | $127,100 | $857 |
| Brown City | 1,139 | $58,750 | $127,700 | $685 |
| Croswell | 2,488 | $55,081 | $149,600 | $658 |
| Sandusky | 2,694 | $56,563 | $113,800 | $784 |
| Applegate | 255 | $65,625 | $96,500 | $1,063 |
| Carsonville | 463 | $57,647 | $101,300 | $858 |
| Marlette | 1,850 | $48,571 | $132,300 | $873 |
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What is the median household income in Peck, MI?
The median household income in Peck is $54,758, 25% 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 Peck?
The median home value in Peck is $117,000, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Peck?
The median gross rent in Peck is $870 per month, about 28.4% of household income.
Is Peck, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.1%. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 7.4%.
What is the median age in Peck?
The median age in Peck is 44.6 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Peck?
The average commute to work in Peck is 31 minutes; 1.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Peck?
The unemployment rate in Peck is 7.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Peck?
6.1% of adults in Peck 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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