Living in South Range, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Range · Census data 2020–2024
South Range has 482 residents with a median age of 43.2. The median household income is $58,542 (20% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $101,100, the median rent is $817/month.
South Range is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
South Range at a glance
- Population
- 482
- Median age
- 43.2State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $58,542State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $101,100State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $817/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 72.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.6%
- Average commute
- 11 min
Is South Range a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 11 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 23.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South Range
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Range the median home value is $101,100, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $817 per month, which is 37.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $950 a month in housing costs.
South Range median household income
The median household income in South Range is $58,542 and the income per person is $33,683. 23.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in South Range: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 273
- Owner-occupied
- 72.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.7%
- Vacant
- 15.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1944
- Average household size
- 2.06
South Range demographics
- Population
- 482
- Median age
- 43.2
- Under 18
- 20.1%
- 65 and older
- 21.8%
- Households
- 231
- Foreign-born
- 2.1%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Range ›
Education in South Range
15.6% of adults 25 and older in South Range have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 6.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Range
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 11 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 8.9%
- Drive alone
- 74%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 3.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.6%
South Range vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Range | 482 | $58,542 | $101,100 | $817 |
| Trimountain | 196 | $44,673 | $104,000 | — |
| Painesdale | 416 | $63,750 | $92,800 | — |
| Atlantic Mine | 491 | $55,481 | $103,500 | — |
| Hurontown | 134 | $61,354 | — | — |
| Houghton | 8,474 | $43,456 | $254,500 | $978 |
| Hancock | 4,574 | $59,519 | $165,600 | $835 |
| Chassell | 899 | $54,148 | $167,600 | — |
| Dollar Bay | 1,049 | $61,250 | $153,100 | $825 |
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What is the median household income in South Range, MI?
The median household income in South Range is $58,542, 20% 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 South Range?
The median home value in South Range is $101,100, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in South Range?
The median gross rent in South Range is $817 per month, about 37.5% of household income.
Is South Range, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 11 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 23.7%.
What is the median age in South Range?
The median age in South Range is 43.2 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in South Range?
The average commute to work in South Range is 11 minutes; 8.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Range?
The unemployment rate in South Range is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Range?
15.6% of adults in South Range 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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