Living in Pinckney, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pinckney · Census data 2020–2024
Pinckney has 1,911 residents with a median age of 44.6. The median household income is $96,855 (33% higher than the Michigan median), the median home value is $267,600, the median rent is $1,150/month.
Pinckney at a glance
- Population
- 1,911
- Median age
- 44.6State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $96,855State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $267,600State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,150/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 81%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.5%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Pinckney a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 33% higher than the Michigan median; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 4.5%.
Cons: Home values 16% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Pinckney
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pinckney the median home value is $267,600, 20% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,150 per month, which is 40% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,581 a month in housing costs.
Pinckney median household income
The median household income in Pinckney is $96,855 and the income per person is $46,730. 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Pinckney: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 894
- Owner-occupied
- 81%
- Renter-occupied
- 19%
- Vacant
- 7.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 2.25
Pinckney demographics
- Population
- 1,911
- Median age
- 44.6
- Under 18
- 15.9%
- 65 and older
- 18.8%
- Households
- 826
- Foreign-born
- 4.3%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pinckney ›
Education in Pinckney
30.5% of adults 25 and older in Pinckney have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 12.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pinckney
- Unemployment rate
- 1.5%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 13.6%
- Drive alone
- 81.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.4%
Pinckney vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinckney | 1,911 | $96,855 | $267,600 | $1,150 |
| Dexter | 4,521 | $106,637 | $421,000 | $1,761 |
| Brighton | 7,688 | $80,682 | $339,000 | $1,198 |
| Whitmore Lake | 7,878 | $86,779 | $287,700 | $1,329 |
| Howell | 10,021 | $60,449 | $265,600 | $1,177 |
| Chelsea | 5,426 | $72,098 | $312,700 | $1,619 |
| Stockbridge | 1,383 | $49,545 | $192,500 | $753 |
| Barton Hills | 430 | $250,001 | $1,410,000 | — |
| South Lyon | 11,950 | $92,467 | $294,600 | $1,310 |
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What is the median household income in Pinckney, MI?
The median household income in Pinckney is $96,855, 33% 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 Pinckney?
The median home value in Pinckney is $267,600, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Pinckney?
The median gross rent in Pinckney is $1,150 per month, about 40% of household income.
Is Pinckney, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 33% higher than the Michigan median; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 4.5%. Minuses: home values 16% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Pinckney?
The median age in Pinckney is 44.6 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Pinckney?
The average commute to work in Pinckney is 31 minutes; 13.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pinckney?
The unemployment rate in Pinckney is 1.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pinckney?
30.5% of adults in Pinckney 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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