Living in Ruby, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ruby · Census data 2020–2024
Ruby has 714 residents with a median age of 32.2. The median household income is $69,077 (5% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $223,800, the median rent is $1,105/month.
Ruby is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ruby at a glance
- Population
- 714
- Median age
- 32.2State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $69,077State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $223,800State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,105/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 74.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.1%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Ruby a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 3% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 2.7%.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ruby
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ruby the median home value is $223,800, 33% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,105 per month, which is 17.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,587 a month in housing costs.
Ruby median household income
The median household income in Ruby is $69,077 and the income per person is $31,475. 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Ruby: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 293
- Owner-occupied
- 74.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.1%
- Vacant
- 6.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.60
Ruby demographics
- Population
- 714
- Median age
- 32.2
- Under 18
- 27.6%
- 65 and older
- 17.5%
- Households
- 275
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ruby ›
Education in Ruby
12.1% of adults 25 and older in Ruby have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 0.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ruby
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 6.9%
- Drive alone
- 67.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.8%
Ruby vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby | 714 | $69,077 | $223,800 | $1,105 |
| Lakeport | 742 | $54,236 | $206,400 | $1,125 |
| Emmett | 207 | $120,074 | $145,800 | $1,000 |
| Port Huron | 28,620 | $50,366 | $149,300 | $982 |
| Marysville | 9,925 | $66,901 | $208,600 | $974 |
| Yale | 2,129 | $53,236 | $127,100 | $857 |
| Memphis | 1,064 | $57,222 | $213,300 | $820 |
| St. Clair | 5,585 | $69,688 | $223,200 | $1,113 |
| Capac | 1,970 | $60,329 | $161,700 | $772 |
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What is the median household income in Ruby, MI?
The median household income in Ruby is $69,077, 5% 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 Ruby?
The median home value in Ruby is $223,800, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Ruby?
The median gross rent in Ruby is $1,105 per month, about 17.9% of household income.
Is Ruby, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 3% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 2.7%. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Ruby?
The median age in Ruby is 32.2 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Ruby?
The average commute to work in Ruby is 30 minutes; 6.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ruby?
The unemployment rate in Ruby is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ruby?
12.1% of adults in Ruby 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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