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Cost of Living in Gogebic County, MI

Population 14,319 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$623
Median home value$107,200
Median household income$52,732

The median rent in Gogebic County, MI is $623/month, 45% lower than the Michigan median and 56% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $107,200, 68% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $52,732 a year, 28% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 14.2%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $24,920/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 2.0×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $542/mo

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Gogebic County vs. Michigan vs. U.S.

Gogebic CountyMichiganU.S.
Median rent$623$1,129$1,413
Median home value$107,200$231,600$332,700
Median household income$52,732$72,875$80,734
Homeownership rate81.0%73.2%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher22.8%32.4%35.7%
Poverty rate14.4%13.2%12.5%
Unemployment rate6.5%5.7%5.2%
Work from home7.5%13.5%15.1%
Median age51.240.238.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Gogebic County, MI?

The median gross rent in Gogebic County, MI is $623 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $24,920 a year in gross income.

Is Gogebic County, MI expensive to live in?

Rent there is 56% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 2.0 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

Wayne County, TNRent $619 · Income $52,294Dallas County, MORent $642 · Income $53,464Clay County, ALRent $619 · Income $55,250Marion County, ALRent $630 · Income $50,088Brooke County, WVRent $645 · Income $54,316Newton County, MSRent $638 · Income $50,540

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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