Cost of Living in Menominee County, Michigan
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
These figures are county medians, not a personal budget. Use them to frame rent, ownership, and income tradeoffs, then account for household size, commute, financing, insurance, taxes, debt, and local availability before making a decision.
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Menominee County ranks #464 of 3,142 counties for affordability (top 15%)
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Menominee County Renter Median Household Income at $28,750
The median household income for renters in Menominee County was $28,750 during the 2020-2024 period. The median gross rent in the county was estimated at $692 per month, which is below the Michigan unweighted county mean of $906. According to the official ACS B25071 GRAPI metric, the median gross rent as a percentage of household income was 27.7%, or 1.2 percentage points lower than the state unweighted county mean of 28.9%. For those in owner-occupied housing, the median selected monthly owner costs were $677, compared to the unweighted county mean of $918 for the state. The median home value was recorded at $151,800, which is lower than the Michigan unweighted county mean of $197,293. These data provide a snapshot of the housing cost and income landscape for both renters and owners. See ACS table B25119 for the underlying estimate.
Source record
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25064 Median Gross Rent
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25071 GRAPI
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25077 Median Home Value
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25088 Selected Monthly Owner Costs
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25119 Household Income by Tenure
Data version acs5-2020-2024 · Method cost-brief-v1
Cost of Living Advisory: Menominee County
Affordability Verdict
ACS B25071 estimates median gross rent at 27.7% of renter household income in Menominee County, which is below the 30% affordability benchmark. This is a median percentage among renter-occupied units, not the share of households above a threshold.
Rent vs. Own
Median gross rent is $692 per month; median selected monthly owner costs are $677. These ACS medians describe different tenure groups and are not a personalized rent-versus-buy calculation.
Income Needed
Using the common 30% budgeting benchmark, $27,680 in annual gross income would allocate 30% to the county's median gross rent. This is a reproducible illustration, not evidence that a particular household can afford housing.
Regional Context
The Michigan unweighted mean of county median rents is $906 per month. Menominee County's $692 median is 23.6% below that comparison value.
Data version acs5-2020-2024 · Method cost-advisory-v2
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Rent Burden
14.7%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$1,317
per month
Owner Cost Burden
14.4%
of gross income
You can likely afford the median home in Menominee County
Median home value is $151,800. Estimated monthly cost: $1,212 vs. your max of $1,317.
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Based on the 30% rule for rent and 28% rule for housing costs (mortgage + owner costs). Mortgage estimate assumes 20% down, 7.2% interest, 30-year fixed.
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