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Cost of Living in Allegan County, MI

Population 121,456 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,100
Median home value$267,100
Median household income$83,283

The median rent in Allegan County, MI is $1,100/month, 3% lower than the Michigan median and 22% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $267,100, 20% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $83,283 a year, 14% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 15.8%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $44,000/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 3.2×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,351/mo

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Allegan County vs. Michigan vs. U.S.

Allegan CountyMichiganU.S.
Median rent$1,100$1,129$1,413
Median home value$267,100$231,600$332,700
Median household income$83,283$72,875$80,734
Homeownership rate87.4%73.2%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher27.1%32.4%35.7%
Poverty rate8.4%13.2%12.5%
Unemployment rate3.0%5.7%5.2%
Work from home9.5%13.5%15.1%
Median age41.040.238.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Allegan County, MI?

The median gross rent in Allegan County, MI is $1,100 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Allegan County, MI?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $44,000 a year in gross income.

Is Allegan County, MI expensive to live in?

Rent there is 22% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 3.2 times the median household income.

Other counties in Michigan

Wayne County, MIRent $1,132 · Income $60,539Oakland County, MIRent $1,376 · Income $97,760Macomb County, MIRent $1,211 · Income $77,837Kent County, MIRent $1,243 · Income $82,631Genesee County, MIRent $989 · Income $62,281Washtenaw County, MIRent $1,463 · Income $89,180

Counties with a similar cost of living

Gloucester County, VARent $1,096 · Income $84,306Rice County, MNRent $1,083 · Income $83,181Adams County, PARent $1,115 · Income $84,092Wakulla County, FLRent $1,108 · Income $81,895Box Elder County, UTRent $1,116 · Income $84,550Clermont County, OHRent $1,107 · Income $85,510

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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