Living in Rothbury, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rothbury · Census data 2020–2024
Rothbury has 356 residents with a median age of 40.1. The median household income is $49,063 (33% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $131,500, the median rent is $1,089/month.
Rothbury is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rothbury at a glance
- Population
- 356
- Median age
- 40.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $49,063State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $131,500State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,089/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 86.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.3%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Rothbury a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 14.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Rothbury
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rothbury the median home value is $131,500, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,089 per month, which is 22.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,086 a month in housing costs.
Rothbury median household income
The median household income in Rothbury is $49,063 and the income per person is $27,304. 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Rothbury: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 164
- Owner-occupied
- 86.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.5%
- Vacant
- 5.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.30
Rothbury demographics
- Population
- 356
- Median age
- 40.1
- Under 18
- 22.2%
- 65 and older
- 16.3%
- Households
- 155
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rothbury ›
Education in Rothbury
15.3% of adults 25 and older in Rothbury have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 8.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rothbury
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 3.3%
- Drive alone
- 78.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.2%
Rothbury vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rothbury | 356 | $49,063 | $131,500 | $1,089 |
| New Era | 433 | $77,125 | $180,800 | $900 |
| Shelby | 2,577 | $49,855 | $155,600 | $680 |
| Montague | 2,531 | $66,750 | $202,200 | $810 |
| Whitehall | 3,024 | $61,169 | $212,600 | $877 |
| Lakewood Club | 1,255 | $71,518 | $157,300 | $1,372 |
| Mears | 204 | $44,583 | $131,300 | $1,031 |
| Hart | 1,924 | $50,956 | $140,900 | $757 |
| Twin Lake | 2,036 | $84,950 | $250,600 | — |
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What is the median household income in Rothbury, MI?
The median household income in Rothbury is $49,063, 33% 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 Rothbury?
The median home value in Rothbury is $131,500, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Rothbury?
The median gross rent in Rothbury is $1,089 per month, about 22.8% of household income.
Is Rothbury, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 14.6%.
What is the median age in Rothbury?
The median age in Rothbury is 40.1 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Rothbury?
The average commute to work in Rothbury is 21 minutes; 3.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rothbury?
The unemployment rate in Rothbury is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rothbury?
15.3% of adults in Rothbury 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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