Living in Potterville, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Potterville · Census data 2020–2024
Potterville has 3,087 residents with a median age of 32. The median household income is $64,693 (11% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $154,500, the median rent is $1,152/month.
Potterville at a glance
- Population
- 3,087
- Median age
- 32State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $64,693State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $154,500State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,152/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 58.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.5%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Potterville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 11.4%.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Michigan median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Potterville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Potterville the median home value is $154,500, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,152 per month, which is 29.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,271 a month in housing costs.
Potterville median household income
The median household income in Potterville is $64,693 and the income per person is $28,511. 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Potterville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,274
- Owner-occupied
- 58.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.1%
- Vacant
- 7.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 2.61
Potterville demographics
- Population
- 3,087
- Median age
- 32
- Under 18
- 29.3%
- 65 and older
- 10.3%
- Households
- 1,183
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 8.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Potterville ›
Education in Potterville
19.5% of adults 25 and older in Potterville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 1.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Potterville
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 7.4%
- Drive alone
- 79.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.7%
Potterville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potterville | 3,087 | $64,693 | $154,500 | $1,152 |
| Dimondale | 1,521 | $111,042 | $216,400 | $864 |
| Charlotte | 9,277 | $62,681 | $153,900 | $887 |
| Grand Ledge | 7,804 | $68,980 | $194,000 | $982 |
| Waverly | 23,575 | $75,700 | $234,600 | $1,170 |
| Eaton Rapids | 5,183 | $63,875 | $155,800 | $972 |
| Holt | 25,316 | $86,472 | $226,400 | $1,317 |
| Lansing | 113,023 | $54,382 | $128,700 | $993 |
| Edgemont Park | 2,551 | $62,543 | $162,400 | $774 |
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What is the median household income in Potterville, MI?
The median household income in Potterville is $64,693, 11% 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 Potterville?
The median home value in Potterville is $154,500, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Potterville?
The median gross rent in Potterville is $1,152 per month, about 29.1% of household income.
Is Potterville, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 11.4%. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Michigan median.
What is the median age in Potterville?
The median age in Potterville is 32 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Potterville?
The average commute to work in Potterville is 20 minutes; 7.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Potterville?
The unemployment rate in Potterville is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Potterville?
19.5% of adults in Potterville 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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