Living in Pewamo, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pewamo · Census data 2020–2024
Pewamo has 439 residents with a median age of 37.9. The median household income is $72,500 (about the same as the Michigan median), the median home value is $189,400, the median rent is $960/month.
Pewamo is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Pewamo at a glance
- Population
- 439
- Median age
- 37.9State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $72,500State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $189,400State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $960/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 88.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.2%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Pewamo a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 18% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 6.6%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Michigan median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Pewamo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pewamo the median home value is $189,400, 43% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $960 per month, which is 28.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,278 a month in housing costs.
Pewamo median household income
The median household income in Pewamo is $72,500 and the income per person is $30,699. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Pewamo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 164
- Owner-occupied
- 88.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.7%
- Vacant
- 1.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.71
Pewamo demographics
- Population
- 439
- Median age
- 37.9
- Under 18
- 27.6%
- 65 and older
- 19.8%
- Households
- 162
- Foreign-born
- 4.1%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pewamo ›
Education in Pewamo
18.2% of adults 25 and older in Pewamo have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 5.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pewamo
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 19.2%
- Drive alone
- 72.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.3%
Pewamo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pewamo | 439 | $72,500 | $189,400 | $960 |
| Muir | 490 | $46,771 | $143,100 | $538 |
| Lyons | 896 | $68,603 | $121,500 | $1,063 |
| Fowler | 1,387 | $74,282 | $197,400 | — |
| Westphalia | 980 | $77,386 | $251,800 | $699 |
| Hubbardston | 464 | $83,750 | $128,400 | $840 |
| Portland | 3,790 | $65,845 | $166,200 | $972 |
| Palo | 375 | $34,489 | $94,300 | — |
| Maple Rapids | 727 | $51,786 | $131,000 | $433 |
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What is the median household income in Pewamo, MI?
The median household income in Pewamo is $72,500, about the same as 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 Pewamo?
The median home value in Pewamo is $189,400, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Pewamo?
The median gross rent in Pewamo is $960 per month, about 28.5% of household income.
Is Pewamo, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 18% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 6.6%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Michigan median.
What is the median age in Pewamo?
The median age in Pewamo is 37.9 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Pewamo?
The average commute to work in Pewamo is 24 minutes; 19.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pewamo?
The unemployment rate in Pewamo is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pewamo?
18.2% of adults in Pewamo 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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