Living in Vandercook Lake, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Vandercook Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Vandercook Lake has 4,375 residents with a median age of 42.4. The median household income is $59,262 (19% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $136,600, the median rent is $1,141/month.
Vandercook Lake at a glance
- Population
- 4,375
- Median age
- 42.4State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $59,262State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $136,600State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,141/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 92.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.7%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Vandercook Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 7%.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Michigan median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Vandercook Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Vandercook Lake the median home value is $136,600, 59% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,141 per month, which is 26.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,188 a month in housing costs.
Vandercook Lake median household income
The median household income in Vandercook Lake is $59,262 and the income per person is $36,066. 7% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Vandercook Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,186
- Owner-occupied
- 92.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.2%
- Vacant
- 9.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.22
Vandercook Lake demographics
- Population
- 4,375
- Median age
- 42.4
- Under 18
- 15.5%
- 65 and older
- 20.2%
- Households
- 1,972
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 7.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Vandercook Lake ›
Education in Vandercook Lake
18.7% of adults 25 and older in Vandercook Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 5.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Vandercook Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 3.6%
- Drive alone
- 84.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.3%
Vandercook Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vandercook Lake | 4,375 | $59,262 | $136,600 | $1,141 |
| Jackson | 31,058 | $44,558 | $103,200 | $898 |
| Michigan Center | 4,999 | $63,704 | $167,100 | $1,328 |
| Napoleon | 745 | $54,076 | $153,900 | — |
| Spring Arbor | 2,275 | $63,631 | $225,000 | $910 |
| Cement City | 629 | $52,708 | $104,500 | $1,006 |
| Brooklyn | 1,180 | $56,324 | $200,000 | $1,021 |
| Lake LeAnn | 1,657 | $89,076 | $266,600 | — |
| Parma | 624 | $71,250 | $158,500 | $1,065 |
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What is the median household income in Vandercook Lake, MI?
The median household income in Vandercook Lake is $59,262, 19% 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 Vandercook Lake?
The median home value in Vandercook Lake is $136,600, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Vandercook Lake?
The median gross rent in Vandercook Lake is $1,141 per month, about 26.4% of household income.
Is Vandercook Lake, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 7%. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Michigan median.
What is the median age in Vandercook Lake?
The median age in Vandercook Lake is 42.4 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Vandercook Lake?
The average commute to work in Vandercook Lake is 20 minutes; 3.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Vandercook Lake?
The unemployment rate in Vandercook Lake is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Vandercook Lake?
18.7% of adults in Vandercook Lake 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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