Cost of Living in Manistee County, MI

What does it cost to live in Manistee County? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.

Median Income

$59,467

Median Rent

$801/mo

Median Home

$157,800

Affordability

494

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$798
Property Tax$153
Insurance$53

Total Monthly$1,004
% of Income20.3%

Renting

Median Rent$801
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$826
% of Income16.2%

Living in Manistee County, Michigan

Manistee County has a median household income of $59,467 with housing costs that represent 20.3% of income for owners and 16.2% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not financial advice.