Living in Swartz Creek, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Swartz Creek · Census data 2020–2024
Swartz Creek has 5,853 residents with a median age of 46.2. The median household income is $71,571 (about the same as the Michigan median), the median home value is $174,200, the median rent is $1,247/month.
Swartz Creek at a glance
- Population
- 5,853
- Median age
- 46.2State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $71,571State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $174,200State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,247/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 69.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Swartz Creek a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 25% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.6%; a poverty rate of 10.9%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Michigan median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Swartz Creek
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Swartz Creek the median home value is $174,200, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,247 per month, which is 30% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,281 a month in housing costs.
Swartz Creek median household income
The median household income in Swartz Creek is $71,571 and the income per person is $45,655. 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Swartz Creek: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,753
- Owner-occupied
- 69.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.1%
- Vacant
- 7.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.27
Swartz Creek demographics
- Population
- 5,853
- Median age
- 46.2
- Under 18
- 18.6%
- 65 and older
- 25.7%
- Households
- 2,558
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 8.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Swartz Creek ›
Education in Swartz Creek
22% of adults 25 and older in Swartz Creek have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 4.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Swartz Creek
- Unemployment rate
- 0.6%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 15.1%
- Drive alone
- 79.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.9%
Swartz Creek vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swartz Creek | 5,853 | $71,571 | $174,200 | $1,247 |
| Lennon | 465 | $66,111 | $167,600 | $850 |
| Flushing | 8,284 | $80,025 | $204,500 | $944 |
| Gaines | 552 | $62,083 | $134,800 | $850 |
| Flint | 80,175 | $37,646 | $53,500 | $915 |
| Durand | 3,483 | $66,743 | $140,300 | $851 |
| Lake Fenton | 6,417 | $116,352 | $396,800 | $1,547 |
| Linden | 4,160 | $79,464 | $239,700 | $809 |
| Grand Blanc | 7,987 | $68,052 | $235,500 | $919 |
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What is the median household income in Swartz Creek, MI?
The median household income in Swartz Creek is $71,571, about the same as 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 Swartz Creek?
The median home value in Swartz Creek is $174,200, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Swartz Creek?
The median gross rent in Swartz Creek is $1,247 per month, about 30% of household income.
Is Swartz Creek, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 25% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.6%; a poverty rate of 10.9%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Michigan median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Swartz Creek?
The median age in Swartz Creek is 46.2 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Swartz Creek?
The average commute to work in Swartz Creek is 28 minutes; 15.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Swartz Creek?
The unemployment rate in Swartz Creek is 0.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Swartz Creek?
22% of adults in Swartz Creek 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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