Living in West Ishpeming, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Ishpeming · Census data 2020–2024
West Ishpeming has 2,851 residents with a median age of 41.5. The median household income is $95,129 (31% higher than the Michigan median), the median home value is $193,900, the median rent is $1,063/month.
West Ishpeming at a glance
- Population
- 2,851
- Median age
- 41.5State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $95,129State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $193,900State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,063/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 94.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.6%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is West Ishpeming a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 31% higher than the Michigan median; home values 16% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 5%.
Cons: Unemployment of 7.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Ishpeming
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Ishpeming the median home value is $193,900, 42% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,063 per month, which is 27.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,298 a month in housing costs.
West Ishpeming median household income
The median household income in West Ishpeming is $95,129 and the income per person is $39,495. 5% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in West Ishpeming: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,146
- Owner-occupied
- 94.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.8%
- Vacant
- 3.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.53
West Ishpeming demographics
- Population
- 2,851
- Median age
- 41.5
- Under 18
- 20.1%
- 65 and older
- 21.9%
- Households
- 1,107
- Foreign-born
- 3.4%
- Veterans
- 8.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Ishpeming ›
Education in West Ishpeming
33.6% of adults 25 and older in West Ishpeming have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 8.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Ishpeming
- Unemployment rate
- 7.3%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 4.5%
- Drive alone
- 89.7%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.6%
West Ishpeming vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Ishpeming | 2,851 | $95,129 | $193,900 | $1,063 |
| Ishpeming | 6,181 | $52,754 | $111,900 | $733 |
| Negaunee | 4,656 | $70,568 | $170,100 | $861 |
| Palmer | 309 | $65,833 | $83,900 | $763 |
| Trowbridge Park | 2,396 | $50,125 | $239,600 | $1,186 |
| Republic | 519 | $37,083 | $74,400 | $775 |
| Marquette | 21,325 | $55,613 | $274,700 | $1,011 |
| Michigamme | 229 | $52,083 | $163,900 | — |
| Harvey | 2,880 | $78,674 | $262,800 | $845 |
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What is the median household income in West Ishpeming, MI?
The median household income in West Ishpeming is $95,129, 31% higher 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 West Ishpeming?
The median home value in West Ishpeming is $193,900, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in West Ishpeming?
The median gross rent in West Ishpeming is $1,063 per month, about 27.4% of household income.
Is West Ishpeming, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 31% higher than the Michigan median; home values 16% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 5%. Minuses: unemployment of 7.3%.
What is the median age in West Ishpeming?
The median age in West Ishpeming is 41.5 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in West Ishpeming?
The average commute to work in West Ishpeming is 21 minutes; 4.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Ishpeming?
The unemployment rate in West Ishpeming is 7.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Ishpeming?
33.6% of adults in West Ishpeming 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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