Living in Plymouth, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Plymouth · Census data 2020–2024
Plymouth has 9,214 residents with a median age of 44.5. The median household income is $112,145 (54% higher than the Michigan median), the median home value is $448,600, the median rent is $1,217/month.
Plymouth at a glance
- Population
- 9,214
- Median age
- 44.5State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $112,145State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $448,600State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,217/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 69.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 64.4%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Plymouth a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 54% higher than the Michigan median; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 3.2%.
Cons: Home values 94% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Plymouth
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Plymouth the median home value is $448,600, 35% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,217 per month, which is 23.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,429 a month in housing costs.
Plymouth median household income
The median household income in Plymouth is $112,145 and the income per person is $73,895. 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Plymouth: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,410
- Owner-occupied
- 69.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.8%
- Vacant
- 5.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.15
Plymouth demographics
- Population
- 9,214
- Median age
- 44.5
- Under 18
- 20.7%
- 65 and older
- 17.3%
- Households
- 4,185
- Foreign-born
- 5%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Plymouth ›
Education in Plymouth
64.4% of adults 25 and older in Plymouth have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 29.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Plymouth
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 25.2%
- Drive alone
- 64.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.6%
Plymouth vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 9,214 | $112,145 | $448,600 | $1,217 |
| Northville | 6,069 | $145,530 | $465,400 | $1,623 |
| Livonia | 93,851 | $98,460 | $281,100 | $1,322 |
| Westland | 83,633 | $62,076 | $184,600 | $1,158 |
| Garden City | 26,739 | $67,294 | $168,800 | $1,150 |
| Novi | 66,717 | $110,723 | $421,900 | $1,747 |
| Wayne | 17,310 | $59,038 | $157,800 | $974 |
| Farmington | 11,504 | $97,750 | $297,200 | $1,340 |
| Farmington Hills | 83,515 | $104,836 | $354,500 | $1,551 |
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What is the median household income in Plymouth, MI?
The median household income in Plymouth is $112,145, 54% 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 Plymouth?
The median home value in Plymouth is $448,600, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Plymouth?
The median gross rent in Plymouth is $1,217 per month, about 23.6% of household income.
Is Plymouth, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 54% higher than the Michigan median; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 3.2%. Minuses: home values 94% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
What is the median age in Plymouth?
The median age in Plymouth is 44.5 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Plymouth?
The average commute to work in Plymouth is 24 minutes; 25.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Plymouth?
The unemployment rate in Plymouth is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Plymouth?
64.4% of adults in Plymouth 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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