Living in Perrinton, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Perrinton · Census data 2020–2024
Perrinton has 513 residents with a median age of 32.8. The median household income is $58,333 (20% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $116,500, the median rent is $1,023/month.
Perrinton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Perrinton at a glance
- Population
- 513
- Median age
- 32.8State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $58,333State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $116,500State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,023/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 67.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Perrinton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 9.6%; a poverty rate of 21.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Perrinton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Perrinton the median home value is $116,500, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,023 per month, which is 31.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,286 a month in housing costs.
Perrinton median household income
The median household income in Perrinton is $58,333 and the income per person is $22,442. 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Perrinton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 192
- Owner-occupied
- 67.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.1%
- Vacant
- 1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.70
Perrinton demographics
- Population
- 513
- Median age
- 32.8
- Under 18
- 29.4%
- 65 and older
- 17.9%
- Households
- 190
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Perrinton ›
Education in Perrinton
12% of adults 25 and older in Perrinton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 1.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Perrinton
- Unemployment rate
- 9.6%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 7%
- Drive alone
- 72.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.4%
Perrinton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perrinton | 513 | $58,333 | $116,500 | $1,023 |
| Maple Rapids | 727 | $51,786 | $131,000 | $433 |
| Carson City | 1,233 | $44,375 | $123,600 | $680 |
| Ithaca | 2,817 | $63,109 | $133,200 | $819 |
| Hubbardston | 464 | $83,750 | $128,400 | $840 |
| Ashley | 483 | $58,846 | $109,500 | $950 |
| Fowler | 1,387 | $74,282 | $197,400 | — |
| Crystal | 1,114 | $41,806 | $197,300 | $597 |
| St. Johns | 7,715 | $68,728 | $192,400 | $887 |
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What is the median household income in Perrinton, MI?
The median household income in Perrinton is $58,333, 20% 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 Perrinton?
The median home value in Perrinton is $116,500, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Perrinton?
The median gross rent in Perrinton is $1,023 per month, about 31.7% of household income.
Is Perrinton, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 9.6%; a poverty rate of 21.6%.
What is the median age in Perrinton?
The median age in Perrinton is 32.8 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Perrinton?
The average commute to work in Perrinton is 35 minutes; 7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Perrinton?
The unemployment rate in Perrinton is 9.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Perrinton?
12% of adults in Perrinton 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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