Living in Pierson, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pierson · Census data 2020–2024
Pierson has 119 residents with a median age of 38.4. The median household income is $41,875 (43% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $100,000, the median rent is $900/month.
Pierson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Pierson at a glance
- Population
- 119
- Median age
- 38.4State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $41,875State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $100,000State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $900/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 77.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 2.6%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Pierson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 57% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.8%.
Cons: Median household income 43% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 27.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Pierson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pierson the median home value is $100,000, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, which is 42.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,000 a month in housing costs.
Pierson median household income
The median household income in Pierson is $41,875 and the income per person is $24,671. 27.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Pierson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 54
- Owner-occupied
- 77.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.2%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 2.20
Pierson demographics
- Population
- 119
- Median age
- 38.4
- Under 18
- 20.2%
- 65 and older
- 20.2%
- Households
- 54
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pierson ›
Education in Pierson
2.6% of adults 25 and older in Pierson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pierson
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 5.4%
- Drive alone
- 80.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 75.9%
Pierson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pierson | 119 | $41,875 | $100,000 | $900 |
| Sand Lake | 484 | $34,286 | $165,600 | $561 |
| Howard City | 1,636 | $54,688 | $151,200 | $609 |
| Cedar Springs | 3,670 | $57,979 | $214,000 | $1,086 |
| Trufant | 572 | $93,750 | $123,600 | — |
| Morley | 624 | $41,750 | $122,500 | $725 |
| Rockford | 6,218 | $107,121 | $334,400 | $1,111 |
| Lakeview | 1,030 | $33,631 | $165,500 | $496 |
| Kent City | 1,203 | $76,587 | $167,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Pierson, MI?
The median household income in Pierson is $41,875, 43% 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 Pierson?
The median home value in Pierson is $100,000, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Pierson?
The median gross rent in Pierson is $900 per month, about 42.5% of household income.
Is Pierson, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 57% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.8%. Minuses: median household income 43% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 27.4%.
What is the median age in Pierson?
The median age in Pierson is 38.4 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Pierson?
The average commute to work in Pierson is 28 minutes; 5.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pierson?
The unemployment rate in Pierson is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pierson?
2.6% of adults in Pierson 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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