Living in White Pigeon, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of White Pigeon · Census data 2020–2024
White Pigeon has 1,760 residents with a median age of 38.1. The median household income is $51,250 (30% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $149,600, the median rent is $775/month.
White Pigeon at a glance
- Population
- 1,760
- Median age
- 38.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $51,250State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $149,600State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $775/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 66.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.6%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is White Pigeon a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 5.6%.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 26%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in White Pigeon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In White Pigeon the median home value is $149,600, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $775 per month, which is 36.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,275 a month in housing costs.
White Pigeon median household income
The median household income in White Pigeon is $51,250 and the income per person is $30,641. 26% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in White Pigeon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 778
- Owner-occupied
- 66.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.2%
- Vacant
- 6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.41
White Pigeon demographics
- Population
- 1,760
- Median age
- 38.1
- Under 18
- 23%
- 65 and older
- 16.4%
- Households
- 731
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of White Pigeon ›
Education in White Pigeon
11.6% of adults 25 and older in White Pigeon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in White Pigeon
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 6.7%
- Drive alone
- 84.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 91%
White Pigeon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Pigeon | 1,760 | $51,250 | $149,600 | $775 |
| Constantine | 2,154 | $73,320 | $115,200 | $755 |
| Scott | 137 | $72,750 | — | — |
| Shipshewana Lake | 365 | $70,974 | $325,000 | $821 |
| Middlebury | 3,700 | $75,236 | $243,700 | $1,203 |
| Shipshewana | 822 | $43,594 | $275,800 | $771 |
| Three Rivers | 7,943 | $49,503 | $134,900 | $839 |
| Centreville | 1,565 | $59,519 | $166,100 | $850 |
| Bristol | 2,128 | $77,188 | $229,500 | $1,099 |
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What is the median household income in White Pigeon, MI?
The median household income in White Pigeon is $51,250, 30% 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 White Pigeon?
The median home value in White Pigeon is $149,600, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in White Pigeon?
The median gross rent in White Pigeon is $775 per month, about 36.4% of household income.
Is White Pigeon, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 5.6%. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 26%.
What is the median age in White Pigeon?
The median age in White Pigeon is 38.1 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in White Pigeon?
The average commute to work in White Pigeon is 19 minutes; 6.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in White Pigeon?
The unemployment rate in White Pigeon is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is White Pigeon?
11.6% of adults in White Pigeon 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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