Living in Wellston, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wellston · Census data 2020–2024
Wellston has 353 residents with a median age of 34.6. The median household income is $53,333 (27% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $108,200, the median rent is $769/month.
Wellston is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Wellston at a glance
- Population
- 353
- Median age
- 34.6State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $53,333State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $108,200State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $769/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 89.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 3%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Wellston a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.4%.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 21.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Wellston
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wellston the median home value is $108,200, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $769 per month, which is 23.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,317 a month in housing costs.
Wellston median household income
The median household income in Wellston is $53,333 and the income per person is $18,592. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Wellston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 250
- Owner-occupied
- 89.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.8%
- Vacant
- 59.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 3.46
59.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Wellston has many vacation and second homes.
Wellston demographics
- Population
- 353
- Median age
- 34.6
- Under 18
- 16.4%
- 65 and older
- 11.9%
- Households
- 102
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 1.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wellston ›
Education in Wellston
3% of adults 25 and older in Wellston have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 1.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wellston
- Unemployment rate
- 21.2%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 20.7%
- Drive alone
- 79.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.3%
Wellston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellston | 353 | $53,333 | $108,200 | $769 |
| Brethren | 318 | $52,083 | $152,200 | — |
| Kaleva | 542 | $43,125 | $94,200 | $1,594 |
| Free Soil | 112 | $58,750 | $115,600 | $917 |
| Harrietta | 230 | $45,938 | $154,200 | $800 |
| Stronach | 155 | $66,719 | $109,400 | — |
| Onekama | 305 | $32,969 | $185,300 | $488 |
| Parkdale | 573 | $45,000 | $122,100 | — |
| Filer City | 178 | $47,083 | $96,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in Wellston, MI?
The median household income in Wellston is $53,333, 27% 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 Wellston?
The median home value in Wellston is $108,200, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Wellston?
The median gross rent in Wellston is $769 per month, about 23.9% of household income.
Is Wellston, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.4%. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 21.2%.
What is the median age in Wellston?
The median age in Wellston is 34.6 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Wellston?
The average commute to work in Wellston is 16 minutes; 20.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wellston?
The unemployment rate in Wellston is 21.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wellston?
3% of adults in Wellston 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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