Living in Port Austin, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Port Austin · Census data 2020–2024
Port Austin has 699 residents with a median age of 54.9. The median household income is $60,288 (17% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $159,100, the median rent is $809/month.
Port Austin is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Port Austin at a glance
- Population
- 699
- Median age
- 54.9State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $60,288State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $159,100State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $809/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 63.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.6%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Port Austin a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 31% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 1.1%.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 20.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Port Austin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Port Austin the median home value is $159,100, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $809 per month, which is 26% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,165 a month in housing costs.
Port Austin median household income
The median household income in Port Austin is $60,288 and the income per person is $37,068. 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Port Austin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 660
- Owner-occupied
- 63.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.9%
- Vacant
- 47.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 1.86
47.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Port Austin has many vacation and second homes.
Port Austin demographics
- Population
- 699
- Median age
- 54.9
- Under 18
- 7.4%
- 65 and older
- 33.8%
- Households
- 347
- Foreign-born
- 2%
- Veterans
- 8.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Port Austin ›
Education in Port Austin
33.6% of adults 25 and older in Port Austin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 11.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Port Austin
- Unemployment rate
- 1.1%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 7.3%
- Drive alone
- 70.7%
- Public transit
- 3.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.8%
Port Austin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Austin | 699 | $60,288 | $159,100 | $809 |
| Kinde | 414 | $49,886 | $94,800 | $725 |
| Caseville | 634 | $55,729 | $178,300 | $578 |
| Port Hope | 268 | $51,563 | $88,700 | — |
| Bad Axe | 2,992 | $44,688 | $125,200 | $742 |
| Elkton | 750 | $48,654 | $92,300 | $909 |
| Pigeon | 1,100 | $52,361 | $120,000 | $853 |
| Harbor Beach | 1,582 | $40,809 | $116,600 | $554 |
| Ubly | 785 | $54,886 | $111,700 | $692 |
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What is the median household income in Port Austin, MI?
The median household income in Port Austin is $60,288, 17% 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 Port Austin?
The median home value in Port Austin is $159,100, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Port Austin?
The median gross rent in Port Austin is $809 per month, about 26% of household income.
Is Port Austin, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 31% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 1.1%. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 20.8%.
What is the median age in Port Austin?
The median age in Port Austin is 54.9 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Port Austin?
The average commute to work in Port Austin is 24 minutes; 7.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Port Austin?
The unemployment rate in Port Austin is 1.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Port Austin?
33.6% of adults in Port Austin 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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