Living in Suttons Bay, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Suttons Bay · Census data 2020–2024
Suttons Bay has 555 residents with a median age of 70.5. The median household income is $125,357 (72% higher than the Michigan median), the median home value is $523,200, the median rent is $1,193/month.
Suttons Bay is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Suttons Bay at a glance
- Population
- 555
- Median age
- 70.5State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $125,357State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $523,200State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,193/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 79.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 65.2%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Suttons Bay a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 72% higher than the Michigan median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 9.2%.
Cons: Home values 126% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Suttons Bay
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Suttons Bay the median home value is $523,200, 57% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,193 per month, which is 29.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,229 a month in housing costs.
Suttons Bay median household income
The median household income in Suttons Bay is $125,357 and the income per person is $66,988. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Suttons Bay: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 495
- Owner-occupied
- 79.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.5%
- Vacant
- 45.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 1.86
45.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Suttons Bay has many vacation and second homes.
Suttons Bay demographics
- Population
- 555
- Median age
- 70.5
- Under 18
- 5.8%
- 65 and older
- 60%
- Households
- 268
- Foreign-born
- 3.2%
- Veterans
- 10.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Suttons Bay ›
Education in Suttons Bay
65.2% of adults 25 and older in Suttons Bay have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 45.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Suttons Bay
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 33.5%
- Drive alone
- 46.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 12.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.4%
Suttons Bay vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suttons Bay | 555 | $125,357 | $523,200 | $1,193 |
| Leland | 400 | $120,781 | $637,300 | — |
| Omena | 305 | $123,553 | $621,400 | — |
| Northport | 465 | $100,357 | $295,200 | $1,058 |
| Greilickville | 1,519 | $93,750 | $418,500 | $1,859 |
| Maple City | 183 | $104,750 | $316,700 | $1,232 |
| Elk Rapids | 1,624 | $70,938 | $393,400 | $1,056 |
| Traverse City | 15,593 | $74,087 | $415,400 | $995 |
| Eastport | 311 | $55,761 | $331,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Suttons Bay, MI?
The median household income in Suttons Bay is $125,357, 72% 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 Suttons Bay?
The median home value in Suttons Bay is $523,200, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Suttons Bay?
The median gross rent in Suttons Bay is $1,193 per month, about 29.5% of household income.
Is Suttons Bay, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 72% higher than the Michigan median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 9.2%. Minuses: home values 126% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Suttons Bay?
The median age in Suttons Bay is 70.5 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Suttons Bay?
The average commute to work in Suttons Bay is 20 minutes; 33.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Suttons Bay?
The unemployment rate in Suttons Bay is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Suttons Bay?
65.2% of adults in Suttons Bay 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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