Living in Tecumseh, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tecumseh · Census data 2020–2024
Tecumseh has 8,646 residents with a median age of 39.1. The median household income is $62,835 (14% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $216,700, the median rent is $1,003/month.
Tecumseh at a glance
- Population
- 8,646
- Median age
- 39.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $62,835State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $216,700State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,003/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 69.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.6%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Tecumseh a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 6% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 5.6%.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Tecumseh
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tecumseh the median home value is $216,700, 35% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,003 per month, which is 29.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,487 a month in housing costs.
Tecumseh median household income
The median household income in Tecumseh is $62,835 and the income per person is $35,815. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Tecumseh: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,006
- Owner-occupied
- 69.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.3%
- Vacant
- 3.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.22
Tecumseh demographics
- Population
- 8,646
- Median age
- 39.1
- Under 18
- 21%
- 65 and older
- 20.7%
- Households
- 3,851
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tecumseh ›
Education in Tecumseh
25.6% of adults 25 and older in Tecumseh have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 6.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tecumseh
- Unemployment rate
- 5.5%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 13.2%
- Drive alone
- 77%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.2%
Tecumseh vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tecumseh | 8,646 | $62,835 | $216,700 | $1,003 |
| Clinton | 2,536 | $82,768 | $186,700 | $918 |
| Britton | 652 | $86,250 | $161,100 | $788 |
| Adrian | 20,395 | $50,209 | $138,000 | $956 |
| Manchester | 2,522 | $87,614 | $232,000 | $840 |
| Deerfield | 860 | $70,556 | $167,600 | $871 |
| Onsted | 1,155 | $66,964 | $170,700 | $828 |
| Blissfield | 3,234 | $62,059 | $169,900 | $1,055 |
| Petersburg | 1,179 | $83,235 | $215,500 | $1,012 |
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What is the median household income in Tecumseh, MI?
The median household income in Tecumseh is $62,835, 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 Tecumseh?
The median home value in Tecumseh is $216,700, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Tecumseh?
The median gross rent in Tecumseh is $1,003 per month, about 29.6% of household income.
Is Tecumseh, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 6% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 5.6%. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in Tecumseh?
The median age in Tecumseh is 39.1 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Tecumseh?
The average commute to work in Tecumseh is 26 minutes; 13.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tecumseh?
The unemployment rate in Tecumseh is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tecumseh?
25.6% of adults in Tecumseh 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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