Living in Posen, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Posen · Census data 2020–2024
Posen has 345 residents with a median age of 24.6. The median household income is $46,500 (36% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $79,000, the median rent is $481/month.
Posen is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Posen at a glance
- Population
- 345
- Median age
- 24.6State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $46,500State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $79,000State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $481/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 67.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 3.1%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Posen a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 66% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 10.7%; a poverty rate of 28.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Posen
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Posen the median home value is $79,000, 76% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $481 per month, which is 21.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $840 a month in housing costs.
Posen median household income
The median household income in Posen is $46,500 and the income per person is $25,472. 28.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Posen: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 158
- Owner-occupied
- 67.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.1%
- Vacant
- 1.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.21
Posen demographics
- Population
- 345
- Median age
- 24.6
- Under 18
- 25.5%
- 65 and older
- 14.5%
- Households
- 156
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 3.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Posen ›
Education in Posen
3.1% of adults 25 and older in Posen have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Posen
- Unemployment rate
- 10.7%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0.7%
- Drive alone
- 82%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.5%
Posen vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Posen | 345 | $46,500 | $79,000 | $481 |
| Presque Isle Harbor | 906 | $102,692 | $252,500 | — |
| Rogers City | 2,878 | $49,266 | $110,200 | $675 |
| Hillman | 812 | $36,823 | $87,000 | $434 |
| Alpena | 10,154 | $47,545 | $118,700 | $625 |
| Millersburg | 137 | $53,281 | $84,300 | — |
| Canada Creek Ranch | 381 | $76,107 | $207,100 | — |
| Onaway | 674 | $41,622 | $69,800 | — |
| Ossineke | 1,019 | $59,583 | $159,200 | $718 |
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What is the median household income in Posen, MI?
The median household income in Posen is $46,500, 36% 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 Posen?
The median home value in Posen is $79,000, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Posen?
The median gross rent in Posen is $481 per month, about 21.7% of household income.
Is Posen, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 66% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 10.7%; a poverty rate of 28.7%.
What is the median age in Posen?
The median age in Posen is 24.6 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Posen?
The average commute to work in Posen is 35 minutes; 0.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Posen?
The unemployment rate in Posen is 10.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Posen?
3.1% of adults in Posen 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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