Living in Sturgis, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sturgis · Census data 2020–2024
Sturgis has 11,054 residents with a median age of 34.1. The median household income is $62,710 (14% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $152,600, the median rent is $826/month.
Sturgis at a glance
- Population
- 11,054
- Median age
- 34.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $62,710State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $152,600State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $826/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 61.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.7%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Sturgis a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 8.4%; a poverty rate of 13.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Sturgis
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sturgis the median home value is $152,600, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $826 per month, which is 23.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,146 a month in housing costs.
Sturgis median household income
The median household income in Sturgis is $62,710 and the income per person is $30,297. 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Sturgis: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,864
- Owner-occupied
- 61.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.4%
- Vacant
- 9.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.49
Sturgis demographics
- Population
- 11,054
- Median age
- 34.1
- Under 18
- 26.6%
- 65 and older
- 12.5%
- Households
- 4,394
- Foreign-born
- 13%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sturgis ›
Education in Sturgis
15.7% of adults 25 and older in Sturgis have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 4.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sturgis
- Unemployment rate
- 8.4%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 5.5%
- Drive alone
- 66.2%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.7%
Sturgis vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sturgis | 11,054 | $62,710 | $152,600 | $826 |
| Howe | 1,092 | $60,238 | $163,000 | — |
| Burr Oak | 818 | $63,816 | $106,400 | $983 |
| Scott | 137 | $72,750 | — | — |
| Centreville | 1,565 | $59,519 | $166,100 | $850 |
| Lagrange | 2,790 | $54,492 | $150,100 | $807 |
| Shipshewana | 822 | $43,594 | $275,800 | $771 |
| White Pigeon | 1,760 | $51,250 | $149,600 | $775 |
| Shipshewana Lake | 365 | $70,974 | $325,000 | $821 |
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What is the median household income in Sturgis, MI?
The median household income in Sturgis is $62,710, 14% 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 Sturgis?
The median home value in Sturgis is $152,600, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Sturgis?
The median gross rent in Sturgis is $826 per month, about 23.6% of household income.
Is Sturgis, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 8.4%; a poverty rate of 13.4%.
What is the median age in Sturgis?
The median age in Sturgis is 34.1 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Sturgis?
The average commute to work in Sturgis is 19 minutes; 5.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sturgis?
The unemployment rate in Sturgis is 8.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sturgis?
15.7% of adults in Sturgis 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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