Living in Rogers City, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rogers City · Census data 2020–2024
Rogers City has 2,878 residents with a median age of 52.4. The median household income is $49,266 (32% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $110,200, the median rent is $675/month.
Rogers City at a glance
- Population
- 2,878
- Median age
- 52.4State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $49,266State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $110,200State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $675/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 79.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.4%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Rogers City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 17.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Rogers City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rogers City the median home value is $110,200, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $675 per month, which is 34.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $960 a month in housing costs.
Rogers City median household income
The median household income in Rogers City is $49,266 and the income per person is $34,524. 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Rogers City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,732
- Owner-occupied
- 79.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.3%
- Vacant
- 6.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 1.72
Rogers City demographics
- Population
- 2,878
- Median age
- 52.4
- Under 18
- 15%
- 65 and older
- 35.1%
- Households
- 1,619
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 13%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rogers City ›
Education in Rogers City
24.4% of adults 25 and older in Rogers City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 3.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rogers City
- Unemployment rate
- 6.8%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 9.5%
- Drive alone
- 78.2%
- Public transit
- 2.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.4%
Rogers City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers City | 2,878 | $49,266 | $110,200 | $675 |
| Posen | 345 | $46,500 | $79,000 | $481 |
| Millersburg | 137 | $53,281 | $84,300 | — |
| Presque Isle Harbor | 906 | $102,692 | $252,500 | — |
| Onaway | 674 | $41,622 | $69,800 | — |
| Tower | 275 | $56,250 | $94,800 | $850 |
| Hillman | 812 | $36,823 | $87,000 | $434 |
| Canada Creek Ranch | 381 | $76,107 | $207,100 | — |
| Alpena | 10,154 | $47,545 | $118,700 | $625 |
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What is the median household income in Rogers City, MI?
The median household income in Rogers City is $49,266, 32% 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 Rogers City?
The median home value in Rogers City is $110,200, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Rogers City?
The median gross rent in Rogers City is $675 per month, about 34.2% of household income.
Is Rogers City, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 17.7%.
What is the median age in Rogers City?
The median age in Rogers City is 52.4 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Rogers City?
The average commute to work in Rogers City is 21 minutes; 9.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rogers City?
The unemployment rate in Rogers City is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rogers City?
24.4% of adults in Rogers City 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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