Living in Pilgrim, Michigan

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pilgrim · Census data 2020–2024

Pilgrim has 24 residents with a median age of 70.3. The median household income is $161,563 (122% higher than the Michigan median), the median home value is $656,300.

Pilgrim is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Pilgrim at a glance

Population
24
Median age
70.3State: 40.2
Median household income
$161,563State: $72,875
Median home value
$656,300State: $231,600
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%

Is Pilgrim a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 122% higher than the Michigan median.

Cons: Home values 183% higher than the state median.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Pilgrim

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pilgrim the median home value is $656,300, 97% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Pilgrim$656,300
Michigan$231,600
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Michigan$1,129
United States$1,413

Pilgrim median household income

The median household income in Pilgrim is $161,563 and the income per person is $130,325. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).

Median household income

Pilgrim$161,563
Michigan$72,875
United States$80,734

Housing in Pilgrim: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
153
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
92.8%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1944
Average household size
2.18

92.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Pilgrim has many vacation and second homes.

Pilgrim demographics

Population
24
Median age
70.3
Under 18
16.7%
65 and older
54.2%
Households
11
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
0%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pilgrim ›

Education in Pilgrim

100% of adults 25 and older in Pilgrim have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 85% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Pilgrim100%
Michigan32.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Pilgrim

Unemployment rate
0%State: 5.7%
Average commute
—State: 24 min
Work from home
100%
Drive alone
0%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
100%

Pilgrim vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Pilgrim24$161,563$656,300—
Frankfort1,225$54,327$350,000$876
Elberta174$114,375$267,600—
Beulah218$71,000$485,700$607
Benzonia718$61,875$209,100$1,125
Honor172$45,341$223,800—
Arcadia120$85,694$262,500—
Empire341$83,929$456,300—
Crystal Mountain166$120,938$547,400—

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Living in Pilgrim: FAQ

What is the median household income in Pilgrim, MI?

The median household income in Pilgrim is $161,563, 122% higher 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 Pilgrim?

The median home value in Pilgrim is $656,300, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.

Is Pilgrim, MI a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 122% higher than the Michigan median. Minuses: home values 183% higher than the state median.

What is the median age in Pilgrim?

The median age in Pilgrim is 70.3 years (Michigan: 40.2).

What is the unemployment rate in Pilgrim?

The unemployment rate in Pilgrim is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Pilgrim?

100% of adults in Pilgrim 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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