Living in Ubly, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ubly · Census data 2020–2024
Ubly has 785 residents with a median age of 42.6. The median household income is $54,886 (25% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $111,700, the median rent is $692/month.
Ubly is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ubly at a glance
- Population
- 785
- Median age
- 42.6State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $54,886State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $111,700State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $692/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 77%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Ubly a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 8.4%; a poverty rate of 19%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ubly
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ubly the median home value is $111,700, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $692 per month, which is 25.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $976 a month in housing costs.
Ubly median household income
The median household income in Ubly is $54,886 and the income per person is $31,053. 19% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Ubly: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 395
- Owner-occupied
- 77%
- Renter-occupied
- 23%
- Vacant
- 7.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.13
Ubly demographics
- Population
- 785
- Median age
- 42.6
- Under 18
- 22.9%
- 65 and older
- 21%
- Households
- 365
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ubly ›
Education in Ubly
16% of adults 25 and older in Ubly have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 5.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ubly
- Unemployment rate
- 8.4%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 6.5%
- Drive alone
- 81.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.7%
Ubly vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ubly | 785 | $54,886 | $111,700 | $692 |
| Bad Axe | 2,992 | $44,688 | $125,200 | $742 |
| Minden City | 203 | $49,583 | $106,300 | $864 |
| Cass City | 2,210 | $53,000 | $113,100 | $642 |
| Elkton | 750 | $48,654 | $92,300 | $909 |
| Gagetown | 311 | $55,000 | $77,100 | $725 |
| Deckerville | 1,042 | $53,125 | $82,100 | $811 |
| Kinde | 414 | $49,886 | $94,800 | $725 |
| Forestville | 136 | $40,938 | $170,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in Ubly, MI?
The median household income in Ubly is $54,886, 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 Ubly?
The median home value in Ubly is $111,700, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Ubly?
The median gross rent in Ubly is $692 per month, about 25.9% of household income.
Is Ubly, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 8.4%; a poverty rate of 19%.
What is the median age in Ubly?
The median age in Ubly is 42.6 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Ubly?
The average commute to work in Ubly is 22 minutes; 6.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ubly?
The unemployment rate in Ubly is 8.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ubly?
16% of adults in Ubly 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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