Living in Michie, Tennessee
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Michie · Census data 2020–2024
Michie has 558 residents with a median age of 54.5. The median household income is $60,714 (13% lower than the Tennessee median), the median home value is $166,500, the median rent is $596/month.
Michie is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Michie at a glance
- Population
- 558
- Median age
- 54.5State: 38.9
- Median household income
- $60,714State: $69,595
- Median home value
- $166,500State: $286,700
- Median rent
- $596/moState: $1,189
- Homeowners
- 86.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.2%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Michie a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Tennessee median; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 15.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Michie
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Michie the median home value is $166,500, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $596 per month, which is 14.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,178 a month in housing costs.
Michie median household income
The median household income in Michie is $60,714 and the income per person is $43,886. 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Tennessee: 13.8%).
Housing in Michie: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 290
- Owner-occupied
- 86.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.7%
- Vacant
- 11.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.18
Michie demographics
- Population
- 558
- Median age
- 54.5
- Under 18
- 12.2%
- 65 and older
- 28.1%
- Households
- 256
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 9.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Michie ›
Education in Michie
13.2% of adults 25 and older in Michie have a bachelor's degree or higher (Tennessee: 31.1%), and 4.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Michie
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 12.2%
- Drive alone
- 73.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.3%
Michie vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michie | 558 | $60,714 | $166,500 | $596 |
| Shiloh | 130 | $46,224 | $75,600 | — |
| Stantonville | 313 | $47,222 | — | $817 |
| Guys | 423 | $58,929 | $158,800 | $882 |
| Eastview | 767 | $58,750 | $153,300 | $893 |
| Counce | 276 | $54,565 | $159,200 | — |
| Corinth | 14,323 | $44,226 | $177,100 | $601 |
| Farmington | 2,312 | $57,151 | $129,900 | $836 |
| Ramer | 243 | $53,333 | $176,400 | $805 |
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What is the median household income in Michie, TN?
The median household income in Michie is $60,714, 13% lower than the Tennessee median of $69,595 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Michie?
The median home value in Michie is $166,500, compared with $286,700 in Tennessee.
How much is rent in Michie?
The median gross rent in Michie is $596 per month, about 14.2% of household income.
Is Michie, TN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Tennessee median; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 15.9%.
What is the median age in Michie?
The median age in Michie is 54.5 years (Tennessee: 38.9).
How long is the commute in Michie?
The average commute to work in Michie is 25 minutes; 12.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Michie?
The unemployment rate in Michie is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Michie?
13.2% of adults in Michie 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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