Living in St. Ignace, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Ignace · Census data 2020–2024
St. Ignace has 2,463 residents with a median age of 48.8. The median household income is $64,663 (11% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $132,200, the median rent is $607/month.
St. Ignace at a glance
- Population
- 2,463
- Median age
- 48.8State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $64,663State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $132,200State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $607/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 64.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.1%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is St. Ignace a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 43% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.6%.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 24.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in St. Ignace
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Ignace the median home value is $132,200, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $607 per month, which is 29.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,240 a month in housing costs.
St. Ignace median household income
The median household income in St. Ignace is $64,663 and the income per person is $35,498. 24.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in St. Ignace: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,409
- Owner-occupied
- 64.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.5%
- Vacant
- 16.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.00
St. Ignace demographics
- Population
- 2,463
- Median age
- 48.8
- Under 18
- 13.8%
- 65 and older
- 22.3%
- Households
- 1,171
- Foreign-born
- 16.8%
- Veterans
- 8.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Ignace ›
Education in St. Ignace
18.1% of adults 25 and older in St. Ignace have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 6.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Ignace
- Unemployment rate
- 1.6%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 7.1%
- Drive alone
- 59.8%
- Public transit
- 28.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.1%
St. Ignace vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Ignace | 2,463 | $64,663 | $132,200 | $607 |
| Mackinac Island | 561 | $95,000 | $733,300 | $1,197 |
| Mackinaw City | 778 | $42,031 | $224,300 | $865 |
| Carp Lake | 380 | $27,474 | $180,000 | $570 |
| Cheboygan | 4,820 | $42,290 | $123,200 | $683 |
| Pellston | 755 | $66,875 | $121,000 | $1,030 |
| Brutus | 198 | $109,375 | $164,100 | — |
| Kincheloe | 2,524 | $57,644 | $110,700 | $854 |
| Alanson | 834 | $65,139 | $134,100 | $393 |
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What is the median household income in St. Ignace, MI?
The median household income in St. Ignace is $64,663, 11% 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 St. Ignace?
The median home value in St. Ignace is $132,200, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in St. Ignace?
The median gross rent in St. Ignace is $607 per month, about 29.6% of household income.
Is St. Ignace, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 43% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.6%. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 24.6%.
What is the median age in St. Ignace?
The median age in St. Ignace is 48.8 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in St. Ignace?
The average commute to work in St. Ignace is 31 minutes; 7.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Ignace?
The unemployment rate in St. Ignace is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Ignace?
18.1% of adults in St. Ignace 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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