Living in South Boardman, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Boardman · Census data 2020–2024
South Boardman has 553 residents with a median age of 33.6. The median household income is $83,750 (15% higher than the Michigan median), the median home value is $193,300.
South Boardman is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
South Boardman at a glance
- Population
- 553
- Median age
- 33.6State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $83,750State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $193,300State: $231,600
- Homeowners
- 86.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.7%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is South Boardman a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the Michigan median; home values 17% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 11.4%.
Cons: An average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South Boardman
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Boardman the median home value is $193,300, 42% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 25.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,389 a month in housing costs.
South Boardman median household income
The median household income in South Boardman is $83,750 and the income per person is $30,276. 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in South Boardman: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 221
- Owner-occupied
- 86.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.1%
- Vacant
- 6.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.68
South Boardman demographics
- Population
- 553
- Median age
- 33.6
- Under 18
- 25.7%
- 65 and older
- 13.7%
- Households
- 206
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Boardman ›
Education in South Boardman
24.7% of adults 25 and older in South Boardman have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 6.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Boardman
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 6.4%
- Drive alone
- 82.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.7%
South Boardman vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Boardman | 553 | $83,750 | $193,300 | — |
| Fife Lake | 343 | $68,472 | $202,300 | $1,632 |
| Kalkaska | 2,539 | $57,143 | $155,600 | $633 |
| Kingsley | 1,785 | $67,321 | $268,800 | $982 |
| Rapid City | 1,328 | $73,021 | $214,700 | $969 |
| Manistee Lake | 412 | $56,250 | $175,000 | — |
| Manton | 1,511 | $45,982 | $125,000 | $807 |
| Alden | 133 | $56,250 | $311,400 | — |
| Traverse City | 15,593 | $74,087 | $415,400 | $995 |
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What is the median household income in South Boardman, MI?
The median household income in South Boardman is $83,750, 15% 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 South Boardman?
The median home value in South Boardman is $193,300, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
Is South Boardman, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the Michigan median; home values 17% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 11.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in South Boardman?
The median age in South Boardman is 33.6 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in South Boardman?
The average commute to work in South Boardman is 31 minutes; 6.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Boardman?
The unemployment rate in South Boardman is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Boardman?
24.7% of adults in South Boardman 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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