Living in Prudenville, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Prudenville · Census data 2020–2024
Prudenville has 1,350 residents with a median age of 45.1. The median household income is $33,635 (54% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $163,300, the median rent is $856/month.
Prudenville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Prudenville at a glance
- Population
- 1,350
- Median age
- 45.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $33,635State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $163,300State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $856/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 67.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.8%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Prudenville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%.
Cons: Median household income 54% lower than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 13.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Prudenville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Prudenville the median home value is $163,300, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $856 per month, which is 48.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,116 a month in housing costs.
Prudenville median household income
The median household income in Prudenville is $33,635 and the income per person is $25,582. 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Prudenville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,302
- Owner-occupied
- 67.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.6%
- Vacant
- 50.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.09
50.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Prudenville has many vacation and second homes.
Prudenville demographics
- Population
- 1,350
- Median age
- 45.1
- Under 18
- 22%
- 65 and older
- 29.3%
- Households
- 645
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Prudenville ›
Education in Prudenville
15.8% of adults 25 and older in Prudenville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 8.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Prudenville
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 11.2%
- Drive alone
- 80.5%
- Public transit
- 1.6%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.2%
Prudenville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prudenville | 1,350 | $33,635 | $163,300 | $856 |
| Houghton Lake | 5,769 | $50,305 | $126,200 | $827 |
| St. Helen | 2,929 | $44,871 | $95,600 | $741 |
| Roscommon | 1,118 | $54,167 | $93,900 | $659 |
| West Branch | 2,225 | $41,250 | $147,800 | $842 |
| Harrison | 2,110 | $39,430 | $135,100 | $620 |
| Gladwin | 3,098 | $43,005 | $126,900 | $628 |
| Grayling | 1,671 | $32,545 | $160,800 | $788 |
| Lake City | 705 | $74,583 | $170,300 | $710 |
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What is the median household income in Prudenville, MI?
The median household income in Prudenville is $33,635, 54% 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 Prudenville?
The median home value in Prudenville is $163,300, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Prudenville?
The median gross rent in Prudenville is $856 per month, about 48.6% of household income.
Is Prudenville, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%. Minuses: median household income 54% lower than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 13.6%.
What is the median age in Prudenville?
The median age in Prudenville is 45.1 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Prudenville?
The average commute to work in Prudenville is 19 minutes; 11.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Prudenville?
The unemployment rate in Prudenville is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Prudenville?
15.8% of adults in Prudenville 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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