Living in Shields, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Shields · Census data 2020–2024
Shields has 7,402 residents with a median age of 48. The median household income is $82,125 (13% higher than the Michigan median), the median home value is $174,500, the median rent is $941/month.
Shields at a glance
- Population
- 7,402
- Median age
- 48State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $82,125State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $174,500State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $941/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 80.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.8%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Shields a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 13% higher than the Michigan median; home values 25% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.1%.
Cons: Unemployment of 6.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Shields
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Shields the median home value is $174,500, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $941 per month, which is 35.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,419 a month in housing costs.
Shields median household income
The median household income in Shields is $82,125 and the income per person is $42,149. 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Shields: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,343
- Owner-occupied
- 80.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.4%
- Vacant
- 5.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.29
Shields demographics
- Population
- 7,402
- Median age
- 48
- Under 18
- 17.3%
- 65 and older
- 28.7%
- Households
- 3,173
- Foreign-born
- 7.9%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Shields ›
Education in Shields
30.8% of adults 25 and older in Shields have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 15.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Shields
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 12.6%
- Drive alone
- 82%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.6%
Shields vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shields | 7,402 | $82,125 | $174,500 | $941 |
| Saginaw | 43,536 | $38,579 | $60,000 | $922 |
| Freeland | 7,557 | $110,547 | $265,900 | $1,245 |
| Hemlock | 1,529 | $102,188 | $221,800 | $1,011 |
| Zilwaukee | 1,609 | $57,756 | $95,300 | $1,195 |
| Buena Vista | 5,798 | $41,999 | $62,000 | $906 |
| St. Charles | 1,934 | $50,000 | $118,500 | $460 |
| Bridgeport | 6,884 | $51,071 | $98,800 | $710 |
| Robin Glen-Indiantown | 660 | $32,292 | — | $1,213 |
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What is the median household income in Shields, MI?
The median household income in Shields is $82,125, 13% higher 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 Shields?
The median home value in Shields is $174,500, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Shields?
The median gross rent in Shields is $941 per month, about 35.1% of household income.
Is Shields, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 13% higher than the Michigan median; home values 25% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.1%. Minuses: unemployment of 6.2%.
What is the median age in Shields?
The median age in Shields is 48 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Shields?
The average commute to work in Shields is 23 minutes; 12.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Shields?
The unemployment rate in Shields is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Shields?
30.8% of adults in Shields 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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