Living in Tekonsha, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tekonsha · Census data 2020–2024
Tekonsha has 575 residents with a median age of 43.4. The median household income is $55,000 (25% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $98,300, the median rent is $613/month.
Tekonsha is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Tekonsha at a glance
- Population
- 575
- Median age
- 43.4State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $55,000State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $98,300State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $613/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 79.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.5%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Tekonsha a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 12.7%; a poverty rate of 21.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Tekonsha
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tekonsha the median home value is $98,300, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $613 per month, which is 24.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,019 a month in housing costs.
Tekonsha median household income
The median household income in Tekonsha is $55,000 and the income per person is $28,841. 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Tekonsha: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 291
- Owner-occupied
- 79.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.3%
- Vacant
- 12%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1948
- Average household size
- 2.25
Tekonsha demographics
- Population
- 575
- Median age
- 43.4
- Under 18
- 19.3%
- 65 and older
- 17.7%
- Households
- 256
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tekonsha ›
Education in Tekonsha
18.5% of adults 25 and older in Tekonsha have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 6.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tekonsha
- Unemployment rate
- 12.7%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0.8%
- Drive alone
- 74.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.8%
Tekonsha vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tekonsha | 575 | $55,000 | $98,300 | $613 |
| Burlington | 264 | $66,250 | $90,800 | $914 |
| Union City | 1,940 | $62,788 | $107,500 | $935 |
| Homer | 1,610 | $54,737 | $136,200 | $825 |
| Coldwater | 13,671 | $50,781 | $137,500 | $943 |
| Marshall | 6,804 | $76,050 | $173,500 | $1,088 |
| Quincy | 1,484 | $59,844 | $121,800 | $874 |
| Athens | 1,134 | $70,192 | $157,000 | $978 |
| Litchfield | 1,566 | $53,182 | $117,000 | $734 |
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What is the median household income in Tekonsha, MI?
The median household income in Tekonsha is $55,000, 25% 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 Tekonsha?
The median home value in Tekonsha is $98,300, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Tekonsha?
The median gross rent in Tekonsha is $613 per month, about 24.5% of household income.
Is Tekonsha, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 12.7%; a poverty rate of 21.6%.
What is the median age in Tekonsha?
The median age in Tekonsha is 43.4 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Tekonsha?
The average commute to work in Tekonsha is 19 minutes; 0.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tekonsha?
The unemployment rate in Tekonsha is 12.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tekonsha?
18.5% of adults in Tekonsha 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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