Living in Pellston, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pellston · Census data 2020–2024
Pellston has 755 residents with a median age of 37.1. The median household income is $66,875 (8% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $121,000, the median rent is $1,030/month.
Pellston is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Pellston at a glance
- Population
- 755
- Median age
- 37.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $66,875State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $121,000State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,030/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 70.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.5%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Pellston a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 48% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2%.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Pellston
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pellston the median home value is $121,000, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,030 per month, which is 23.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,254 a month in housing costs.
Pellston median household income
The median household income in Pellston is $66,875 and the income per person is $26,698. 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Pellston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 336
- Owner-occupied
- 70.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.8%
- Vacant
- 8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.44
Pellston demographics
- Population
- 755
- Median age
- 37.1
- Under 18
- 25.8%
- 65 and older
- 11.3%
- Households
- 309
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pellston ›
Education in Pellston
15.5% of adults 25 and older in Pellston have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pellston
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 3.5%
- Drive alone
- 85.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.1%
Pellston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pellston | 755 | $66,875 | $121,000 | $1,030 |
| Brutus | 198 | $109,375 | $164,100 | — |
| Alanson | 834 | $65,139 | $134,100 | $393 |
| Carp Lake | 380 | $27,474 | $180,000 | $570 |
| Conway | 237 | $77,000 | $425,000 | — |
| Indian River | 2,039 | $62,140 | $314,100 | — |
| Harbor Springs | 1,086 | $75,417 | $415,700 | $1,027 |
| Bay View | 164 | $236,500 | $375,500 | — |
| Mackinaw City | 778 | $42,031 | $224,300 | $865 |
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What is the median household income in Pellston, MI?
The median household income in Pellston is $66,875, 8% 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 Pellston?
The median home value in Pellston is $121,000, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Pellston?
The median gross rent in Pellston is $1,030 per month, about 23.9% of household income.
Is Pellston, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 48% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2%. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.5%.
What is the median age in Pellston?
The median age in Pellston is 37.1 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Pellston?
The average commute to work in Pellston is 25 minutes; 3.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pellston?
The unemployment rate in Pellston is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pellston?
15.5% of adults in Pellston 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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