Living in Rose City, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rose City · Census data 2020–2024
Rose City has 575 residents with a median age of 41.9. The median household income is $25,179 (65% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $101,700, the median rent is $712/month.
Rose City is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rose City at a glance
- Population
- 575
- Median age
- 41.9State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $25,179State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $101,700State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $712/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 53.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.5%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Rose City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 56% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 65% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 12.4%; a poverty rate of 32.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Rose City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rose City the median home value is $101,700, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $712 per month, which is 47.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $879 a month in housing costs.
Rose City median household income
The median household income in Rose City is $25,179 and the income per person is $22,535. 32.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Rose City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 270
- Owner-occupied
- 53.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 46.9%
- Vacant
- 21.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.39
Rose City demographics
- Population
- 575
- Median age
- 41.9
- Under 18
- 22.1%
- 65 and older
- 19.7%
- Households
- 211
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 10%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rose City ›
Education in Rose City
9.5% of adults 25 and older in Rose City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 6.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rose City
- Unemployment rate
- 12.4%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 2.7%
- Drive alone
- 95.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 74.4%
Rose City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose City | 575 | $25,179 | $101,700 | $712 |
| Lupton | 206 | $60,208 | $77,500 | — |
| West Branch | 2,225 | $41,250 | $147,800 | $842 |
| St. Helen | 2,929 | $44,871 | $95,600 | $741 |
| Skidway Lake | 3,008 | $39,265 | $59,100 | $699 |
| Mio | 1,474 | $40,750 | $90,600 | $584 |
| Prescott | 270 | $57,885 | $68,800 | $1,339 |
| Whittemore | 492 | $33,214 | $80,900 | $481 |
| Sand Lake | 1,348 | $58,162 | $157,500 | $692 |
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What is the median household income in Rose City, MI?
The median household income in Rose City is $25,179, 65% 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 Rose City?
The median home value in Rose City is $101,700, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Rose City?
The median gross rent in Rose City is $712 per month, about 47.7% of household income.
Is Rose City, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 56% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 65% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 12.4%; a poverty rate of 32.2%.
What is the median age in Rose City?
The median age in Rose City is 41.9 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Rose City?
The average commute to work in Rose City is 31 minutes; 2.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rose City?
The unemployment rate in Rose City is 12.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rose City?
9.5% of adults in Rose 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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